How to de-seed a papaya without cutting it is a question on many people’s minds. Today, we share a super easy way to de-seed a papaya without having to cut it open.
Tools You’ll Need:
- 1 papaya
- 1 small knife
Easy Steps to De-seed a Papaya Without Cutting:
Step 1: Remove the papaya’s stem.
Remove the papaya’s stem
Step 2: Hold the papaya with the stem-end facing downwards. Now, gently tap the papaya on the ground about 10 times.
Tap the stem-end of the papaya on the ground
Note: Be careful not to use too much force, or you might end up smashing the papaya.
Step 3: Using your knife, carve a small triangular hole in the papaya.
Carve a small triangular hole
Step 4: Pour out the seeds from the small hole until all the seeds are removed.
Pour out the seeds
Step 5: Plug the hole with the piece of papaya you cut out.
Plug the hole with the cut-out piece
That’s it! With these simple steps, you can easily de-seed a papaya without having to cut it open. However, this method only works with unripe papayas that still have firm flesh. You cannot use this method with ripe papayas.
We hope that with this simple trick, you can now de-seed a papaya quickly and easily. If you know of any other methods, please share them with us!