Papaya is a very healthy tropical fruit with antioxidant properties that reduce inflammation, fight disease and help keep our bodies young. It is rich in over 17 amino acids and calcium, and iron, and also contains papain that slows the aging process of the body.

Papaya contains a large amount of water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C and a variety of essential amino acids, which can effectively supplement the body's nutrition and strengthen the body's immunity to disease.

For those who want to keep fit and are on a diet papaya is the way to go. Papaya has been selected as one of the most nutritious fruits by the World Health Organisation for its ability to prevent decay, strengthen the spleen, protect the liver, lose weight, treat stomach problems, and prevent cardiovascular disease, as well as its anti-cancer potential.

Besides, it has a very unique texture you are sure to love.

Which all the nutrition papaya contains, its tastes are also inviting and papaya is even better eaten raw than cooked, so let’s take a look at these desserts you can easily make at home to embrace the charm of the papaya.

1. Honey Dipped Papaya

Ingredients:

half a papaya

honey

Step 1: Peel and cut the papaya into small pieces.

Step 2: Add a good amount of honey, usually three to five tablespoons, depending on your preference.

Step 3: Mix and chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes, then take it out, mix it again and enjoy!

2. Papaya Pancake

Ingredients:

cake flour 30g

papaya

butter 8g

2 egg yolks

milk 125g

sugar 15g

whipping cream 80g

Step 1: Sift the flour and add 75g of milk and mix to form a smooth batter.

Step 2: Add 15g of sugar and 50g of milk to the two egg yolks and whisk to form a smooth yolk mixture.

Step 3: Mix the batter with the egg mixture and add the melted butter then mix and sift again.

Step 4: Heat a flat pan without oil and pour the batter in slowly, shaking the pan to spread the batter evenly. Fry over low heat to form small flat cakes.

Step 5: Cream the butter, cut the papaya into cubes, let the biscuits cool and wrap them in the cream and papaya to form a rectangular shape.

Papaya Taro

Ingredients:

papaya

taro

milk

ginger

rock sugar

Step 1: Papaya scooped into balls.

Step 2: Cut the taro into pieces and steam over high heat for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Add the papaya and taro milk to a saucepan, add the rock sugar and a small piece of ginger and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Papaya Jelly with Coconut Milk

Ingredients

one papaya

milk 100g

condensed milk

gelatin slices

coconut milk

Step 1: Wash the papaya, cut it open and remove the seeds with a spoon.

Step 2: Soften the guillotine slices in ice water.

Step 3: Heat the milk, coconut milk, and condensed milk in a saucepan and melt to the gelee (no need to boil).

Step 4: Let the milk cool and pour over the papaya, seal in a plastic bag, and chill in the fridge for 3 hours until firm.

Step 5: Refrigerate well and cut into pieces to serve.