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This article was co-authored by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 100% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 599,373 times.

Papayas were cultivated in Mexico many centuries ago, and they've become a popular treat worldwide. Papayas are shaped like eggplants and have mottled green skin with bright orange flesh inside. They are an excellent source of fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Learn how to cut a papaya and prepare it three ways: in a salad, in a smoothie, and as a sorbet.

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Cutting the Papaya

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 1 Cut the top end off of the papaya with a sharp knife. Papayas are very soft inside, so handle it gently. Use the sharpest knife you have, or a serrated bread knife, to get a clean cut. Start by cutting off the top end of the papaya.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 2 Slice the papaya in half lengthwise. Make sure the flesh inside looks ripe and fresh. It should have a slightly funny smell. Advertisement
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 3 Scoop out the seeds from both halves of the papaya. Use a spoon to remove the black seeds and the sticky membrane that coats them.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 4 Slice the papaya halves in half crosswise.
  5. 5 Use a sawing motion to slice off the skin. Repeat with all four quarters.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 6 Slice the papaya into spears or chunks. Eat them fresh and unadorned, or use them to make one of the recipes below.
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Making a Papaya Smoothie

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 1 Prepare a papaya and other fruit. Wash a ripe papaya, slice it in half lengthwise, discard the seeds and slice off the skin. Cut the papaya into a few large pieces. A papaya smoothie is delicious on its own, but you can also choose to make it with other fruit. Consider these options:
    • Fresh or frozen blueberries. Blueberries have a lot of antioxidants and paired with papaya they would make a powerfully healthy smoothie.
    • Kiwi and avocado. The kiwi offsets the papaya's sweetness with its bright flavor, and avocado makes for an especially creamy smoothie.
    • Spinach or kale. Making a "green" smoothie is a great way to get a serving of vegetables at breakfast. Papaya is so sweet and flavorful that you won't be able to taste the greens.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 2 Prepare the base. Papayas taste good with both cream and juice bases. Try one of the following bases to thin out your smoothie:
    • A cup of yogurt, either flavored or plain.
    • A cup of almond or cashew milk.
    • A cup of orange juice or apple juice.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 3 Add some extras. Enhance your smoothie with extra flavors or supplements to make it a complete meal. Consider the following options:
    • A scoop of protein powder.
    • A few spoonfuls of chia seeds.
    • A tablespoon of peanut or almond butter.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 4 Blend the ingredients. Place the fruit, base, and extras in a blender. Put the lid on the blender and use the "liquify" button to blend the ingredients until they are smooth.
    • If you like a thinner smoothie, add more juice, milk or water.
    • If you prefer your smoothies on the thicker side, add a few spoonfuls of instant oatmeal. Blend until smooth.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Cut a Papaya 5 Serve the smoothie. Pour it into a glass and drink it with a straw, or if you made it extra thick, eat it with a spoon.
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  • Question Is papaya good in fruit salad? Community Answer Community Answer Absolutely! It should be the first ingredient. If you notice, when you buy "mixed fruit" in a can, you will see chunks of papaya in it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 10
  • Question How do I store what I don't eat? Community Answer Community Answer Cut it in small chunks and freeze them. You can use the frozen papaya for smoothies. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 17
  • Question Do I eat the skin? Caeiia Caeiia Top Answerer No, but you can use it by rubbing the inside juicy part on skin for exfoliation if you don't want to waste it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 11 Helpful 18
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  • If you cut into a papaya while it's still green, it might ooze a white viscous and sticky liquid. It's difficult to remove this substance from countertops, so be careful to use a cutting board when you prepare papaya. Thanks Helpful 100 Not Helpful 34
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  • Be careful when cutting a papaya with a knife. Since papayas are soft, it's easy for the knife to slip. Thanks Helpful 49 Not Helpful 15
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  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Ingredients for papaya salad, smoothie or sorbet

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Jennifer Levasseur Co-authored by: Jennifer Levasseur Personal Chef This article was co-authored by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 599,373 times. 4 votes - 100% Co-authors: 16 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 599,373 Categories: Food Cutting Techniques Article SummaryX

To cut a papaya, first cut the papaya in half lengthwise using a sharp chef’s knife. Then, scoop out all of the seeds in each half using a spoon and discard them. Place one of the halves skin-side down on your cutting board, and cut it into thick, evenly spaced slices. Repeat with the other half. Now, use your knife to cut the skin off of each slice. You can leave the slices as they are, or you can make evenly spaced cuts across them for bite-sized papaya pieces. For more tips and a recipe for a tasty papaya smoothie, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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Yes No Advertisement Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Jennifer Levasseur Co-authored by: Jennifer Levasseur Personal Chef Co-authors: 16 Updated: February 24, 2025 Views: 599,373 100% of readers found this article helpful. 4 votes - 100% Click a star to add your vote Barb Chervenak

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"I have never actually had a whole one before. I bought one and went online to see how to cut it properly and I have..." more Viv G.

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"This article was extremely helpful. Thank you! I now know how to enjoy a papaya. Very difficult finding the..." more Gladys Moore

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"I had never bought a papaya before so had no idea how to prep it. These instructions showed me how in a brief,..." more Michelle Garcia

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"Yes, I bought a papaya, but it's green so I wait until it turns yellow? Anyway, I found this very useful." Kathy Kelly

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