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Tropical PawPaw Papaya Relish Recipe

Papaya relish Papaya recipe

Making tropical pawpaw papaya relish unique recipe using a fruit with a sweet taste, vibrant color, and the wide variety of health benefits cannot help but make the best papaya relish ever.


Tropical PawPaw also known as Papaya

There are countless Papaya Recipes from sweet to savory, Tropical PawPaw Papaya Relish Recipe incorporates both flavors.


Fun unique papaya recipe from the food and nutrition experts at Chic African Culture. This papaya recipe is different than the ones you usually make.

Tropical PawPaw Papaya Relish Recipe

Easy Tropical Papaya Relish

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Easy sweet and savory Tropical African PawPaw Papaya Relish recipe is made with ripe papaya, onions, ginger, cloves, and raisins. Serve Tropical African PawPaw Papaya Relish over grilled, baked or fried fish.

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Ingredients
1 large ripe papaya, seeded, peeled and sliced
½ cup raisins
1 cup diced red onions
¼ cup minced fresh ginger
½ cup papaya juice
¼ cup white distilled vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup granulated sugar

Directions
Add all ingredients into a large saucepan. Simmer on medium low for 10-15 minutes until papaya is tender. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator at least 24 hours before serving. Serve over grilled, baked or fried fish.

Tropical African PawPaw Relish

Papaya seeds have antioxidant properties and compounds that may kill parasites and studies have shown papayas flesh helps to fight inflammation.


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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

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