1 c (225 g) of pineapple chunks 1 c (225 g) of papaya chunks 1 US tbsp (0. 062  c) of raw papaya seeds 1  tsp (0. 021  c) of fresh ginger 1⁄2  c (120 ml) of water 1⁄2  c (120 ml) of coconut milk 3 to 4 ice cubes Honey to your taste

Top off a Cobb salad with papaya seeds to add extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle papaya seeds on a baked ham or teriyaki pork for a spicy garnish. Toss some papaya seeds over a bowl of green papaya soup for a deeper flavor. Keep the raw seeds whole or partially crush them so they’re easier to eat.

1⁄3  c (79 ml) of rice vinegar 1⁄3  c (79 ml) of canola oil ½ of a small sweet onion 1 US tbsp (0. 062  c) of honey 1⁄2  tsp (0. 010  c) of salt 1⁄2  tsp (0. 010  c) of dry mustard 2 US tbsp (0. 12  c) of papaya seeds

Seeds from 1 large papaya 1 clove of minced garlic 1⁄4  c (59 ml) of coconut cream 2 US tbsp (0. 12  c) of chopped cilantro 1 US tbsp (0. 062  c) of minced ginger Zest of 1 lemon and lime

6 US tbsp (0. 37  c) of papaya seeds 4 US tbsp (59 ml) of apple cider vinegar 1⁄2  tsp (0. 010  c) of salt 1⁄2  tsp (0. 010  c) of honey 1 garlic clove 3⁄4  tsp (0. 016  c) of horseradish (for extra spice)

You can tell a papaya is ripe if the skin is turning yellow and the fruit is slightly soft.

Double-check that all membranes are removed from the seeds; otherwise, your seeds may spoil faster.

Parchment paper isn’t absolutely necessary, but it can help prevent your seeds from sticking to the baking sheet.

If you prefer, you could use a dehydrator. Just check the owner’s manual to see how long common seeds take to dehydrate.

Make sure your seeds are completely cool before grinding; otherwise, your powder may turn into a paste. As long as your ground seeds stay dry, they can be stored for up to several years in an airtight container until mold is visible.

Add a pinch of ground papaya seeds to salads, soups, or meats. Pair your ground papaya seeds with a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance their spicy flavor.

Ground dried papaya seeds Cayenne pepper Sea salt Garlic powder

Papaya seeds have a delightfully spicy flavor, so try adding them to savory biscuits or sourdough breads.