Green Papayas are Papayas of either type (Mexican Papayas or Tropical Papayas) that are not yet Ripe.
Green Papayas typically fruit between 6-9 months (in hot areas) or 9-11 months (in cooler areas) after they are planted. That being said, Green Papaya season is considered to be June through September because that is when North American Green Papaya growers tend to harvest.
Green Papaya is available year round.
Green Papayas are unripe and usually overly hard. They should not be purchased unless you are planning to cook them or use them in an Asian dish. If you are searching for green Papayas for such a dish and can’t find them at the local grocery, try an Asian Market.
Slightly Green Papayas will ripen quickly in a day or two at room temperature. Placing them in a paper bag will speed up the process.
Green Papayas should be stored at room temperature and will last 1-2 weeks. If you wish to speed up the ripening process, store them in a brown paper bag in a sunny spot for a day or two. If you want the process to go even faster, throw a Banana into the brown paper bag with the Green Papaya.
Green Papayas are tart and are often used raw and cooked in South East Asian cooking in curries, stews and salads. Examples include, Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam), Indonesian Lalab Salad (often including the young leaves) and the Thai curry, Kaeng Som.
All 1-2 oz of Green Papaya per person.
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