I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a couple
of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he was a
child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever eaten .
Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe as
for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always thought
green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate

"Kate ......" > wrote in message
...
>I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a couple
> of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
> taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he was a
> child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever eaten .
> Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe as
> for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always thought
> green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
> Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
>


Green papaya is totally 100% safe to eat. It makes a great marinade and
there are some Filipino dishes like, green papaya chicken. Never heard of
an apple pie, but it almost makes sense. Green papaya is much more tart
than ripe. Interesting!

kili

kilikini wrote:

> "Kate ......" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a couple
> > of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
> > taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he was a
> > child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever eaten .
> > Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe as
> > for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always thought
> > green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
> > Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
> >
>
> Green papaya is totally 100% safe to eat. It makes a great marinade and
> there are some Filipino dishes like, green papaya chicken. Never heard of
> an apple pie, but it almost makes sense. Green papaya is much more tart
> than ripe. Interesting!
>
> kili

Thank you. As the old saying goes, we live and learn. I must give this a try
soon. I sure was doubting the old guy's memory. Hugs , kate

On Fri, 08 Oct 2004 14:53:36 GMT, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>
>"Kate ......" > wrote in message
...
>>I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a
couple
>> of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
>> taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he
was a
>> child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever
eaten .
>> Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe
as
>> for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always
thought
>> green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
>> Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
>>
>
>
>Green papaya is totally 100% safe to eat. It makes a great marinade
and
>there are some Filipino dishes like, green papaya chicken. Never
heard of
>an apple pie, but it almost makes sense. Green papaya is much more
tart
>than ripe. Interesting!
>
>kili
>

Papaya and green papaya has an enzyme in it that actually tenderizes
meat. Papain(spelling). There are lots of kinds of papayas, btw,
some much tastier than others. But I agree Filipinos use a lot of
green papaya. I do not know anyone who has eaten raw green papaya,
but cooked is good. You can certainly eat ripe papaya raw. I remember
they even used to make ripe papaya juice when I was kid- years ago.

Didn't like it much but they have improved some papaya varieties so
much, that it would me much tastier now.

I was once told that papaya is world's largest true herb. When you
cut down a papaya tree, it is hollow in the middle and not a real
tree. Enough papaya information, huh? <g>
with aloha,
Thunder
smithfarms.com
Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
& other Great Stuff

"smithfarms pure kona" wrote:

> Papaya and green papaya has an enzyme in it that actually tenderizes
> meat. Papain(spelling). There are lots of kinds of papayas, btw,
> some much tastier than others. But I agree Filipinos use a lot of
> green papaya. I do not know anyone who has eaten raw green papaya,
> but cooked is good.

There's a rather famous salad (which I think is claimed by both Thai and
Malaysian cuisines) containing shredded raw green papaya, shrimp (usually
dried), and a spicy tamarind dressing. Google for "green papaya" and
tamarind; you'll come up with many versions.

Bob

Bob wrote:

> "smithfarms pure kona" wrote:
>
> > Papaya and green papaya has an enzyme in it that actually tenderizes
> > meat. Papain(spelling). There are lots of kinds of papayas, btw,
> > some much tastier than others. But I agree Filipinos use a lot of
> > green papaya. I do not know anyone who has eaten raw green papaya,
> > but cooked is good.
>
> There's a rather famous salad (which I think is claimed by both Thai and
> Malaysian cuisines) containing shredded raw green papaya, shrimp (usually
> dried), and a spicy tamarind dressing. Google for "green papaya" and
> tamarind; you'll come up with many versions.
>
>

Thanks Bob, I am going to do that sometime over the weekend. When I have the
time. Hugs , kate

When I lived in Hawaii, there was a papaya tree in my back yard. A
neighbor used to make chicken soup with it - from what he told me, you
used a basic chicken soup recipe, but added lots of garlic and slices of
not-quite-ripe papaya. It was quite good!

On 8 Oct 2004 22:36:10 -0500, "Bob" >
wrote:

>"smithfarms pure kona" wrote:
>
>> Papaya and green papaya has an enzyme in it that actually tenderizes
>> meat. Papain(spelling). There are lots of kinds of papayas, btw,
>> some much tastier than others. But I agree Filipinos use a lot of
>> green papaya. I do not know anyone who has eaten raw green papaya,
>> but cooked is good.
>
>There's a rather famous salad (which I think is claimed by both Thai and
>Malaysian cuisines) containing shredded raw green papaya, shrimp (usually
>dried), and a spicy tamarind dressing. Google for "green papaya" and
>tamarind; you'll come up with many versions.

Green papaya salad is *wonderful*. Never heard of using tamarind, but
I've made it with shredded green papaya, lots of garlic, lime juice,
fish sauce, and chile.

smithfarms pure kona wrote:

> On Fri, 08 Oct 2004 14:53:36 GMT, "kilikini"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >"Kate ......" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a
> couple
> >> of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
> >> taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he
> was a
> >> child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever
> eaten .
> >> Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe
> as
> >> for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always
> thought
> >> green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
> >> Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
> >>
> >
> >
> >Green papaya is totally 100% safe to eat. It makes a great marinade
> and
> >there are some Filipino dishes like, green papaya chicken. Never
> heard of
> >an apple pie, but it almost makes sense. Green papaya is much more
> tart
> >than ripe. Interesting!
> >
> >kili
> >
>
> Papaya and green papaya has an enzyme in it that actually tenderizes
> meat. Papain(spelling). There are lots of kinds of papayas, btw,
> some much tastier than others. But I agree Filipinos use a lot of
> green papaya. I do not know anyone who has eaten raw green papaya,
> but cooked is good. You can certainly eat ripe papaya raw. I remember
> they even used to make ripe papaya juice when I was kid- years ago.
>
> Didn't like it much but they have improved some papaya varieties so
> much, that it would me much tastier now.
>
> I was once told that papaya is world's largest true herb. When you
> cut down a papaya tree, it is hollow in the middle and not a real
> tree. Enough papaya information, huh? <g>
> with aloha,
> Thunder
> smithfarms.com
> Farmers of 100% Kona Coffee
> & other Great Stuff

I love to hear about new foods or cooking ideas. Also, thank you for the
information on the papayas. I know nothing about them really. Never been
interested until this feller was so interesting . Talking about his
mother's, recipes. Thank you for your response. Hugs , kate

"Kate ......" > wrote in message
...
> I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a couple
> of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
> taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he was a
> child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever eaten .
> Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe as
> for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always thought
> green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
> Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
>

Most Southeast Asian cultures use green papaya in a variety of ways. My
favorite is a tofu and green papaya salad with lots of those little Thai
peppers. Something about the mixture of textures and flavors makes this
taste so great to me.

Dick Thompson wrote:

> "Kate ......" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I was talking with an elderly man in the doctors waiting room a couple
> > of days ago. I told him I had papaya trees, but didn't care for the
> > taste of them. Gave them to anyone I could . He told me, when he was a
> > child his mother, made some of the best apple pies he has ever eaten .
> > Using green papayas, in place of the apples. Using the same recipe as
> > for apple. Any of you know anything about such a pie? I always thought
> > green papaya was poison. But have no idea who told me such a thing.
> > Thank you kindly, in advance. .... kate
> >
>
> Most Southeast Asian cultures use green papaya in a variety of ways. My
> favorite is a tofu and green papaya salad with lots of those little Thai
> peppers. Something about the mixture of textures and flavors makes this
> taste so great to me.

I'm going to be trying these ideas. May become a papaya lover yet. So
surprising to hear these recipes. The man I told you about did say his
papayas were Hawaiian ones. Mine are the bigger type. The taste is not at
all appealing to me. Hugs , kate