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Papaya - How to Buy, Cut, & Prepare Papaya

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Rinse the Papaya.

Rinsing the Papaya

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Rinse the papaya under cool water to remove any dust or dirt. (You'll be peeling off the skin and discarding it, so this step isn't an absolute necessary - however, my mother-in-law insists on it!)

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