Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Male papaya flowers and honey are two types of food and medicinal herbs used by Vietnamese people because they contain many medicinal properties good for health, particularly very effective for cough relief. Today, let’s join TasteVN cooking and showcase the skill to make a beverage named male papaya flowers soaked in honey that is very simple and nutritious!
Ingredients for Male Papaya Flowers Soaked in Honey Serves 4
Male papaya flowers 100 gr Honey 400 ml
Implementation Tools
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Male Papaya Flowers
- Choose fresh, green, and smooth flower clusters that are not bruised or have white spots or pests.
- Opt for flower clusters with many unopened buds, as soaking them will enhance their fragrance and sweetness.
- You can use either fresh or dried male papaya flowers, but fresh male papaya flowers will provide better quality and effectiveness.
- You can find male papaya flowers at stores, large markets, or on reputable e-commerce platforms.
How to Choose Quality Honey
- You should choose pure honey that is yellow or bright orange in color.
- Avoid purchasing honey that has turned black, has bubbles on the surface, has a strong pungent smell, or tastes sour and bitter, as this indicates that the honey has fermented and is no longer good for health.
- You can check real honey versus fake honey by dropping a few drops of honey into a glass of plain water; if the honey forms balls, does not dissolve, and sinks to the bottom of the glass, then it is real honey.
- Additionally, you can use green onions dipped in honey; if the onion wilts, then it is real honey.
- Currently, there are many fake honeys and adulterated honeys on the market, so you should buy honey from stores, supermarkets, or reputable e-commerce sites.
How to choose a jar/container
- When soaking male papaya flowers in honey, you should choose a good quality jar to ensure the soaking process achieves high quality, preventing honey from foaming, while also allowing the male papaya soaked in honey to be preserved for a long time.
- Good quality jars are usually made of clay, porcelain, or glass as they can withstand high pressure.
- Avoid choosing plastic jars for soaking, as honey will react with some substances from the plastic, harming the body and affecting the flavor when used.
How to prepare male papaya flower soaked in honey
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Prepare male papaya flowers
After purchasing the papaya flowers, you should remove the old, wilted, or infested petals (if any), then gently wash them under running water.
Let the male papaya flowers dry completely, then use scissors to cut off the old, hard stem.
Tip
- You should wash the male papaya flowers very gently. Avoid squeezing or rubbing too hard as this may cause the flowers to fall or become crushed, reducing the quality of the final product.
- To shorten the time, you can sun-dry the male papaya flowers for about 20 – 30 minutes until they are completely dry.
- To prevent honey from turning sour and the final product from spoiling, you need to ensure that the male papaya flowers are completely dry before soaking in honey.
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Soak papaya flowers
Once the papaya flowers are dry, you should arrange them in a glass jar, then fill the jar with honey.
Next, insert and press a bamboo stick or chopstick tightly on top of the jar’s mouth and then cover it with a lid. Keep the jar in a dry place, avoiding direct sunlight. Soak for about 1 month before you can start using it.
Notes when soaking papaya flowers
- Before soaking, you should briefly dip the utensils used for soaking in boiling water to sterilize them, then dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Inserting a bamboo stick on top of the jar’s mouth helps keep the papaya flowers submerged in honey and absorbs it faster.
- The bamboo stick or chopstick must be long enough to reach the inside of the jar’s mouth.
- As for dried papaya flowers, they need to be soaked for 2 to 3 months for the honey to penetrate the flowers and release valuable medicinal properties.
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Product
With just a few simple steps, you can have a jar of papaya flower soaked in honey that is extremely good for your health. The golden honey blends with the distinct aroma of papaya flowers. This is not only a nutritious drink but also a very effective natural cough remedy.
How to use and store papaya flowers soaked in honey
- Use 1 – 2 times a day. Each time, take 2 teaspoons mixed with warm water to drink or swallow directly, use in the morning and evening, after meals for the best effect.
- You should make just enough for about 1 month and store it in the refrigerator to ensure health safety.
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The article above has guided you on how to make papaya flower soaked in honey very simply and attractively, which is a nutritious drink that is very good for treating cough. Wishing you success in referring to and preparing this delicious dish!
*Source for the recipe and images from the YouTube channel AN THỊNH
