Green Papaya Candy Food

PAPAYA CANDY

Steps:

• Cut the papaya into fine strips, then peel and wash well.
• Place the papaya and sugar on on a slow fire until the sugar dissolves Cook for ten minutes, then set aside for a half hour.
• After a half an hour reheat at a higher flame, until the mixture becomes sugar-like or crystalized.
• Shortly afterwards remove from heat, and, using a spoon and fork, mold into different shapes.

SWEET CANDIED PAPAYA(CAPE VERDE)

Steps:

• Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and cut the flesh either into strips or into 1" cubes.
• Combine the water and sugar in a large pot. Heat until the sugar has dissolved then add the papaya pieces along with the cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat without stirring until the sugar becomes a thick syrup (about 20 minutes boiling).
• At this point take the pan off the heat and set aside until cooled to room temperature.
• Turn the papaya and syrup mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator. It is typically served as a dessert with cottage (farmer's) cheese or yoghurt.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine garlic, chiles, and green beans into a mortar and pound roughly. Add the papaya and pound again, to bruise the ingredients. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and pound again. Ad the tomato and pound to combine. Stir in the chopped peanuts and serve.
• If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can make a version of this in your blender or food processor: coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Mix in the papaya, and pulse a few times. Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse to combine; salad should still have texture. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in the peanuts.