Hello dear friends, I'm a little gecko. It's my habit to use simple words to introduce delicious food. In the hot summer, the colorful fruits on the fruit stand always make people can't help but stop. But today, I would like to focus on a special summer fruit, which is not only a good product to cool off, but also an "artifact" for children's eye protection. This fruit, which is better for the eyes than blueberries, is papaya.
You may wonder how papaya can be more eye-loving than blueberries. In fact, papaya is rich in vitamin A and carotene, which are essential nutrients for eye health. Moreover, papaya also contains an ingredient called papaya enzyme, which can effectively promote blood circulation in the eye area and relieve eye fatigue.
So, how do you make kids fall in love with this delicious eye-protecting fruit? Don't worry, I'm going to share with you 8 ways to cook papaya, which is guaranteed to make children love it!
1. Papaya milk drink
Steps:
1. Peel and cut the papaya into cubes and place in a blender.
2. Add an appropriate amount of milk.
3. Stir into juice and strain off excess pomace.
4. Add an appropriate amount of ice cubes to enjoy a refreshing papaya milk drink.
Not only is this drink delicious, but it also makes kids feel a little cool on a hot summer day.
2. Papaya stewed with snow clams
Steps:
1. Soak the clams in advance.
2. Cut the top of the papaya, dig out the seeds, and make a papaya cup.
3. Put the soaked clams into the papaya cup.
4. Cover the papaya and steam for 40 minutes.
This dessert is nourishing and beneficial to children's growth and development.
3. Papaya salad
Steps:
1. Peel and shred the papaya.
2. Add the appropriate amount of salad dressing and other seasonal fruits.
3. Mix well and serve.
A simple salad that allows children to experience the original taste of papaya.
4. Papaya shortbread
Steps:
1. Dice the papaya and marinate with a little sugar.
2. Take the freshly made shortbread crust and wrap it in diced papaya.
3. Brush with egg wash and bake in the oven until golden brown.
This is a delicious snack that goes well as an afternoon snack.
5. Papaya stewed pork ribs
Steps:
1. Cut the ribs into sections, blanch and remove the blood.
2. Add water to the pot, add the pork ribs, ginger slices, green onions, cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer.
3. Peel and cut the papaya into cubes and add to the pork rib broth.
4. Continue to simmer until the papaya is cooked through, add salt to taste.
This soup is nutritious and delicious, and it is loved by children.
6. Papaya white fungus soup
Steps:
1. Soak the white fungus in advance and tear it into small flowers.
2. Cut the papaya into cubes and put it in the pot with the white fungus.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water and rock sugar and simmer until the white fungus is soft and glutinous.
4. Finally, add a few wolfberries to enhance the color and flavor.
This moisturizing dessert is suitable for the whole family.
7. Papaya fried rice
Steps:
1. Dice the papaya, beat the eggs and set aside.
2. Add oil to the pan, scramble the eggs, then add the diced papaya and stir-fry.
3. Add the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir-fry evenly and then remove from the pan.
It's an innovative fried rice that kids can't put down.
8. Papaya jam
Steps:
1. Peel and cut the papaya into cubes, put it in a pot and bring it to a boil with water.
2. Reduce the heat, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and slowly simmer until the papaya is ripe and translucent.
3. Puree the papaya with a blender.
4. Continue to simmer until the jam is thick and ready to be bottled.
This jam can be spread on bread or as a filling for other desserts.
In addition to these cooking methods, papaya can also be made into many other delicacies. For example, there is a cloud in the "Book of Songs": "Vote for me with papaya, and repay it with Qiongju." "It can be seen that papaya has a long history, and our ancestors have discovered its delicious and nutritional value. In ancient times, papaya was regarded as a precious fruit and was widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine health care and dietary therapy.
On this hot summer day, try some papaya-made delicacies for your kids. Not only does it nourish the body, but it also allows children to enjoy the delicious taste while protecting their eyesight. Moreover, the unique taste and aroma of papaya will surely make children fall in love with this fruit.
"Pay attention to the little geckos, and you can't finish the delicious recipes." I hope you can find the right food for yourself and your family in my sharing. Let's create delicious food in the kitchen and enjoy the joy of life together!