Papaya Gazpacho
Notes: Up to 8 hours ahead, complete recipe through step 2; cover and chill.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Peel, seed, and cut enough ripe papaya into 1/2-inch cubes to make 1/2 cup; reserve for garnish. Cut remaining papayas into 1-inch chunks. In a blender or food processor, combine 1-inch papaya chunks, 1/2 teaspoon chili, and orange juice; purée until smooth.
Step 2
2
Pour purée into a bowl; add broth, lime juice, shallots, and additional chili to taste; mix well.
Step 3
3
Ladle into wide bowls. To each bowl, add equal portions shrimp, reserved ripe papaya cubes, diced green papaya, and avocado. Add salt to taste and sprinkle with cilantro.
Ingredients
2 pounds chilled ripe papayas
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced seeded fresh habanero chili or 1 to 2 teaspoons minced seeded fresh red Fresno chili
2/3 cup orange juice
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup minced shallots, rinsed and drained
1/2 pound shelled cooked tiny shrimp (optional)
1/2 cup diced (1/4 in.) peeled, seeded green papaya or cucumber (about 3/4 lb.)
1/2 cup diced (1/2 in.) peeled, pitted firm-ripe avocado
Salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Step 1
1
Peel, seed, and cut enough ripe papaya into 1/2-inch cubes to make 1/2 cup; reserve for garnish. Cut remaining papayas into 1-inch chunks. In a blender or food processor, combine 1-inch papaya chunks, 1/2 teaspoon chili, and orange juice; purée until smooth.
Step 2
2
Pour purée into a bowl; add broth, lime juice, shallots, and additional chili to taste; mix well.
Step 3
3
Ladle into wide bowls. To each bowl, add equal portions shrimp, reserved ripe papaya cubes, diced green papaya, and avocado. Add salt to taste and sprinkle with cilantro.
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