Male papaya flowers are often used in folk medicine as an effective remedy to enhance health, but many may not know that male papaya flowers can also be prepared into delicious dishes. Get cooking right away with TasteVN to make 3 stir-fried dishes that are fragrant and appealing with male papaya flowers!
1. Stir-fried male papaya flowers with chicken intestines
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for stir-fried male papaya flowers with chicken intestines Serves 4
Chicken intestines 300 gr Male papaya flowers 500 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ MSG/ pepper/ spices)
Tools needed
How to choose fresh chicken intestines
- The freshest chicken intestines are those purchased from freshly slaughtered chickens.
- Chicken intestines should have a uniform color, without dark spots, yellowish tint, or any unusual green coloration.
- When touched, they should not feel slimy or have an unpleasant odor; if gently pressed, they should have good elasticity, indicating they are fresh.
- It’s advisable to buy from reputable stores to ensure the quality of the chicken intestines!
How to prepare Stir-fried Male Papaya Flowers with Chicken Guts
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Prepare the chicken guts
Massage the chicken guts with salt, then rinse them under running water until clean. Next, cut the chicken guts into bite-sized pieces.
Effective way to eliminate the smell of chicken guts: To remove the odor from chicken guts, rub them with salt or lemon for about 5 minutes to get rid of the slime, then rinse thoroughly with water several times until clean.
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Prepare the other ingredients
For the male papaya flowers, pick the flower parts, wash them clean, then briefly boil the flowers to reduce their bitterness, and finally, place the male papaya flowers on a plate to drain.
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Stir-fried Papaya Flowers
Place a pan on the stove, turn on the heat to warm the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
Next, add the chicken intestines and stir-fry until they become firm, then season the chicken intestines with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Stir well until the chicken intestines are just cooked, season to taste, then add the male papaya flowers and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
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Final Product
Papaya flowers have a slight bitterness and a rich flavor when stir-fried with chicken intestines, the bitterness is reduced, and the intestines have a chewy texture that is very delicious.
This dish is very good for health, so let’s make it for the whole family to enjoy!
2. Stir-fried male papaya flowers with chicken eggs
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried male papaya flowers with chicken eggs Serves 4
Male papaya flowers 300 gr Chicken eggs 1 piece Garlic 2 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/seasoning powder a little
Tools needed
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- You can use your hand to touch the surface of the eggshell; if the surface is rough and slightly textured, it is fresh chicken eggs, while a smooth surface indicates the eggs have been stored for a while.
- To check if the eggs are still fresh, shake them gently; if there is no movement, the eggs are fresh; if there is strong movement, the eggs are old.
- For those chicken eggs with a hard outer shell, observe if there is a thin layer of powder surrounding the shell; if there is, it is fresh eggs.
How to Cook Male Papaya Flowers Stir-Fried with Chicken Eggs
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Prepare the Ingredients
Pick the flowers from the male papaya, wash them thoroughly with water, then place them in a bowl and blanch with boiling water for 10 minutes to reduce the bitterness, then drain and let them dry.
Peel the garlic, crush it, and chop it finely.
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Stir-Fry the Papaya Flowers
Heat a pan on the stove, turn on the heat to warm the pan, add 2 spoons of cooking oil into the pan, and then add the chopped garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the papaya flowers and stir-fry on high heat, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Continue to stir until the papaya flowers are cooked, then crack 1 chicken egg into the pan, stirring well for about 2 minutes until the egg is well mixed with the papaya flowers.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the heat, and serve on a plate to enjoy.
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Final product
Stir-fried male papaya flowers are crispy with a smooth, nutty bitterness, combined with soft and fatty chicken eggs, making it very delicious. Serve the dish with hot rice and a bowl of chili garlic soy sauce to enhance the flavor!
3. Male papaya flowers stir-fried with beef
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Male papaya flowers stir-fried with beef For 4 people
Male papaya flowers 500 gr Beef 300 gr Garlic 3 cloves Shallots 10 bulbs (củ nén/củ nắng) Mac Khen seeds 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/seasoning powder a little
Implementation tools
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- To choose good beef, you should observe the color of the meat. Good meat is usually bright red, not dark red, and the fat should be light yellow.
- You should choose small, tender pieces of meat, with fine fibers, and when pressed, they should have good elasticity.
- If you see small white nodules on the meat that are easy to detach, it may be a sign of parasites, so you should not buy it.
- Limit buying small pieces of meat that are pre-cut because they will not taste good when cooked.
What are Mac Khen seeds? Where to buy Mac Khen seeds
- Mac Khen seeds, also known as fragrant wood seeds, fragrant seeds, stinky frog seeds, or yellow tamarind seeds, are a type of spice characterized by a spicy and fragrant flavor, commonly used in the Northwest region. This is a familiar spice used in meals and delicious dishes of ethnic minorities.
- Mac Khen seeds are usually sold in supermarkets, food stores, or e-commerce websites.
What is tăm onion? Where to buy tăm onion
- Tăm onion, also known as bulb onion, sun bulb, white onion, belongs to the onion family.
- In cooking, tăm onion serves a similar purpose to purple onion but has a relatively stronger flavor; it is often used to eliminate fishy odors and as a seasoning in stews, fried dishes, stir-fried dishes,…
- You can find tăm onion at local markets, dry goods stores, supermarkets, or on reputable e-commerce sites.
- If you can’t find tăm onion, you can substitute it with purple onion!
How to cook Stir-fried male papaya flowers with beef
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Prepare papaya flowers
Pick the flower parts of the papaya, wash them clean, then put them in a pot to boil until cooked, then take them out to drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Mắc khén seeds are put into a mortar and crushed. Scallions are washed clean and cut into sections. Garlic is peeled and minced. Chili is sliced.
To eliminate the smell of beef, rub salt evenly over the piece of meat, then wash it with water to clean and slice it thinly.
How to remove the smell of beef
- Roast 1 piece of ginger until the skin is burnt, then scrape off the burnt layer, and crush it. After that, rub the roasted ginger thoroughly with the beef to eliminate the smell, then rinse with water.
- Or use the juice of 1 lemon or rub a lemon directly onto the piece of beef very thoroughly, then rinse it clean.
- Soak the beef completely in white wine for about 15 minutes, then take it out and rinse it with water several times to help eliminate the beef smell more effectively.
See details: Effective ways to remove the smell of beef
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Sautéed papaya flowers
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 spoons of cooking oil and heat it, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant before adding the beef to stir-fry until it is firm.
Next, add the male papaya flowers and stir-fry quickly for about 2 minutes, then season the sautéed papaya with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of crushed mac khén seeds.
Stir well for about 1 minute, taste and adjust the seasoning, then add chopped scallions and sliced chili, mix well one more time to finish.
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Final product
Sautéed male papaya flowers with beef have a fragrant aroma of mac khén, the male papaya flowers are slightly bitter, creamy, and the beef is tender and flavorful.
You can make a bowl of chili fish sauce with mac khén seeds to enhance the flavor of the dish!
How to choose delicious male papaya flowers
- Choose fresh, green, smooth flower clusters that are still in bud, not fully bloomed, and not bruised or have white spots, pests.
- Select flower clusters with many unopened buds, as soaking them will enhance their fragrance and sweetness.
- You can find male papaya flowers at stores, large markets, or on reputable e-commerce websites.
See more
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- 2 ways to make stir-fried water spinach with beef and crispy stir-fried water spinach, delicious and green
- 2 ways to make stir-fried eggplant with fermented tofu and stir-fried eggplant with soy sauce, delicious and simple
Above are 3 ways to make stir-fried male papaya flowers that are delicious and appealing, easy to make for your family’s meals. Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels: The Flavor of Cuisine, VĂN UY TV and MrQuy Vlog
