Kapanlagi.com - Papaya flowers or papaya blossoms are plants that grow on papaya trees, with small white flowers. Papaya flowers are one type of plant that is widely consumed by the Indonesian people. Usually, this plant is cooked and made into stir-fried vegetables.
However, despite that, papaya flowers have a very bitter taste when consumed. That's why there are several tips for cooking papaya flowers to avoid bitterness when consumed.
What are the tips for cooking papaya flowers to avoid bitterness? As reported from various sources, here are 5 tips for cooking papaya flowers to avoid bitterness when consumed. Let's check it out.
1. Tamarind
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The first tip for cooking papaya flowers is to use tamarind. Yup! It turns out that tamarind, one of the cooking ingredients that has a sour taste, can eliminate the bitterness in papaya flowers.
This is because the sour taste of tamarind can neutralize the bitterness in the papaya leaves. The way to do it is quite easy, you just need to boil the papaya flowers with a little tamarind. Then boil for 15 minutes, and when it's done, you can lift it up and drain it.
2. Guava Leaves
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The next tip for cooking papaya flowers is to use guava leaves. This is because guava leaves can eliminate the bitter substance in papaya leaves.
The way to use it is also quite easy, you just need to boil the guava leaves and papaya flowers until they become soft. When they are soft, you can drain them by squeezing the papaya flowers until the water disappears.
3. Salt
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Salt can also be one of the tips for cooking papaya flowers to prevent bitterness. This popular kitchen seasoning is similar to tamarind, as it can neutralize the bitter taste of papaya flowers.
The method is quite simple, you just need to squeeze the papaya flowers with salt until they wilt and become tender. Once done, rinse with clean water and drain.
4. Cassava Leaves
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Apparently, cassava leaves can also be one of the tips for cooking papaya flowers to prevent bitterness. Similar to guava leaves, cassava leaves can also eliminate the bitter taste of papaya flowers.
The method is quite simple, you just need to boil cassava leaves and papaya flowers together until tender. Once done, you can drain and squeeze out the water from the papaya flowers until dry.
5. Clay
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And the last tip for cooking papaya flowers so they don't taste bitter is by using clay. It may seem a little scary to look at, but it turns out that this method is effective in eliminating the bitter taste in papaya flowers.
This is because clay is believed to help neutralize the bitter taste in papaya flowers. However, it is important to use soft and clean clay.
The method is easy, you just need to boil the papaya flowers together with the clay until the papaya flowers are tender. Once done, you can boil the papaya flowers again to remove any clay. Then, wash the papaya flowers until they are clean, and drain them.
Those are the 5 tips for cooking papaya flowers so they don't taste bitter. All the methods mentioned above are natural and safe to use whenever you want to cook papaya flowers. Good luck.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.