GREEN PAPAYA FRIES

By: Rayhanah A. Jasareno

Ingredients

Fried Green Papaya:

 1 large green papaya, prepared as above

 2 eggs
 ½ cup whole milk
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
 Salt and pepper
 oil

Dip:
 1 cup mayonnaise
 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
 1 tablespoon green onion, minced
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Method

To make the papaya:

Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the cut papaya to the water.
Cover and cook until just tender, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the papaya from the pot
and cool under cold water.

Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour onto a plate, season
with salt and pepper. Mix together cornmeal, breadcrumbs and Cajun seasoning on
another plate or shallow bowl. Line up your mixtures in order: flour and eggs

Dip the papaya in the flour until coated. Dip the papaya in the egg mixture, then into
the flour/breadcrumbs mixture, turning to coat. It helps to use separate hands for this,
one for wet, one for dry. Place each coated piece aside, sprinkled with some extra
cornmeal.

Using a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. There should be about ½” of oil in the
pan. Fry the papaya in batches, 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with dip.

To make the dip:

In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Allow to chill in the refrigerator 1
hour for the flavors to meld.