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Virgin Islands Cooking
Carol M. Bareuther

by Carol M. Bareuther

Papaya can be eaten when unripe (green) or ripe (yellow-orange), hot or cold and as a vegetable or dessert. A slightly unripe papaya, whose skin is greenish-yellow or greenish-orange is best for making Papaya Fritters.

Yield:  8 fritters
Nutrition: 104 calories, 3 grams fat, 28 milligrams cholesterol and 214 milligrams sodium per fritter.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ½ cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1½ tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup papaya, peeled and cut into cubes
• Oil, for deep fat frying

Method:
Combine flour, milk, egg and sugar. Then, stir in papaya. Do not use an electric mixer and do not over mix. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Fritters can also be cooked on a grill, similar to a pancake. Serve hot as a snack or side dish for a meal.

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