Papaya Curry

I know that papayas are packed full of all kinds of good things for your body. But, I just can't seem to make myself enjoy papaya. This recipe, however, actually made me change my mind. I have since willingly purchased two papayas--just so I could make this recipe. So if you have access to papayas, you must try this ... really.

Papaya Curry

1 onion, chopped

1-2 garlic cloves, minced

2-3 tomatoes, grated

1-1/2 tsp curry powder

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp honey

1 tsp mustard

2 tsp soy sauce

2 c. papaya, chopped

½ - 1 c. coconut milk

1. Fry onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, curry, paprika, honey, mustard, and soy sauce. Cook for a few minutes.

2. Add papaya and some salt. Add water to make a sauce. Cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Add coconut milk at the end. Serve over rice.

Recipe for Tanzanian Cabbage

I enjoy cooking, and I especially love recipes. I love to find new recipes whether that’s through blogs or through reading a cookbook. (And yes, I do read cookbooks in my free time!) I’ve never shared any recipes on my blog, but today, I thought, “Why not?”

A few weeks ago, Karen and I had one of the Tumaini cooks come to our house and teach us to cook cabbage the way our Tanzanian friends do. And the result is just so delicious, I have to share. This is a typical side dish served here in Tanzania. The Tumaini kids will often get a small portion of this cabbage along with their regular rice and beans or ugali and fish. It’s one of my favorite foods here!

Tanzanian Cabbage

½ cabbage, shredded finely

1 carrot, finely sliced (opt.)

½ green pepper, thinly sliced (opt.)

4 Roma tomatoes, peeled and sliced*

1 onion, sliced

Oil

     1.  Heat oil. Cook onions for about 2 min. Add tomatoes and 1 Tbsp. salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes as tomatoes break down. Stir often.

   

     2.  Stir in remaining vegetables. Cook, uncovered, until tender, about 20-25 min.

*Note: Since the tomatoes are being cooked down into a sauce, a great way to peel them is simply to use a grater. Slice the tomato in half and then grate the tomato until all you’re left holding is the peel. Toss the peel and add the grated tomato to the pan.