Papaya with lime juice, honey, mint and basil

4 servings

15 minutes

This refreshing Thai dessert is a true delight for lovers of exotic flavors. Papaya, with its soft sweetness and delicate texture, harmoniously combines with the tangy lime juice and floral aroma of buckwheat honey. Adding fresh mint and basil gives the dish spicy notes and a pleasant coolness. This treat is perfect for a summer day when you crave something light and refreshing. In Thai cuisine, fruits are often paired with aromatic herbs to create refined flavor compositions. Serve chilled as a standalone dessert or as an accompaniment to a meal to reveal the full depth and richness of flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 509.5
• Proteins: 6.6g
• Fats: 1.1g
• Carbohydrates: 98.8g

Ingredients

• Papaya: 1 pc
• Buckwheat honey: 2 tbsp
• Lime: 4 pc
• Fresh mint: 10 g
• Basil: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the ripe papaya in half and scoop out the black seeds that resemble sturgeon caviar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Papaya: 1 piece

2. Grate the lime zest, squeeze the juice from the lime, and mix it with honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 4 pieces
   • Buckwheat honey: 2 tablespoons

3. Pour this sauce over the halved papayas, sprinkle with chopped mint and basil leaves, and lime zest. Let marinate in the refrigerator for ten minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 4 pieces
   • Fresh mint: 10 g
   • Basil: 10 g