How to Cut a Papaya

1. Stage

Trim the ends: Cut off the top and bottom ends of the fruit.

2. Stage

Cut the papaya in half: Cut the papaya in half lengthwise.

3. Stage

Remove the seeds: Use a spoon to remove and discard the black seeds.

4. Stage

Remove the skin: Place the papaya cut side down and use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Repeat this process with the second half.

5. Stage

Slice the papaya: Decide how big you’d like your cubes to be (I usually make them about a 1/2 to 1 inch), then cut the papaya into long slices that match your preferred width of cube.

6. Stage

Create cubes: Hold the slices together with one hand and cut across those slices to create cubes of papaya.

7. Stage

Trim up the pieces. If your papaya is large, you may need to trim up the pieces to make them cubes. Stack similar sized pieces and cut as needed.