Papaya with lemon basil & vodka sorbet (serves 4) Kevin Ashton © 2004

The growing availability of exotic fruits & vegetables give us all a chance to try something new.
Papaya (also called paw paw) has a smooth skin which
turns yellow to orange when ripe. The sweet juicy pulp is orange-pink has a melon like texture and a slight spicy flavour. When cut in half the black seeds
that lie in the centre are easily removed. Traditionally the availability of Papaya was June-December but now their available most of the year. Just like Melon they are very versatile and can be combined in cold seafood salads or served as a starter on their own or even a dessert. *You may need to buy 1-2 litres of lemon sorbet
since that is the smallest size you can buy.