Preparation
1.Select papayas: Choose papayas with moderate ripeness and no obvious damage or pests on the skin. Ripe papayas have a better taste and flavor after drying.
2.Wash the papayas: Rinse the selected papayas under running water and gently scrub the skin with a soft brush to remove dirt and impurities on the surface.
3.Peel and remove seeds: Cut off both ends of the papaya with a knife, then peel off the outer skin along the edge of the papaya. Next, cut the papaya longitudinally and scoop out the black seeds inside.
4.Slice: Cut the peeled and seeded papaya into uniform thin slices. The recommended thickness is about 3 - 5 millimeters. This can not only ensure the drying effect but also shorten the drying time.
Drying Process
1.Preheat the dryer: Set the temperature of the dryer to 50 - 60℃ and turn it on for preheating for 10 - 15 minutes to make the internal temperature of the dryer stable.
2.Arrange the papaya slices: Evenly spread a layer of papaya slices on the tray of the dryer. Note that do not stack them too thickly, so as not to affect the drying effect. Generally speaking, the thickness of each layer of papaya slices should not exceed 2 - 3 centimeters.
3.Start drying: Put the tray with arranged papaya slices into the preheated dryer. Set the temperature to about 55℃ and the time to 6 - 8 hours. During the drying process, you can open the dryer every 2 - 3 hours to check the drying condition of the papaya slices and turn the papaya slices over appropriately to ensure that all parts can be evenly heated.
4.Adjust the parameters: As the drying time increases, the moisture in the papaya slices will gradually decrease. When the papaya slices start to become dry and the edges curl slightly, you can appropriately lower the temperature to 45 - 50℃ and continue to dry for 2 - 3 hours to further evaporate the internal moisture of the papaya slices.
5.Complete drying: When the papaya slices become crisp and there is no obvious moisture seeping out when you gently squeeze them with your hands, it means the drying is completed. At this time, you can take out the dried papaya slices and let them cool in a well - ventilated place.
Subsequent Treatment
1.Packaging and storage: Put the cooled papaya slices into a sealed bag or container and store them in a cool and dry place. If you need to store them for a long time, you can put them in the refrigerator compartment, which can extend the shelf life of the papaya slices.
2.Versatile uses: Dried papaya slices can be eaten directly. They have a sweet and crispy taste. You can also use them to make tea, which has the effects of beauty, anti - aging and promoting digestion. In addition, they can be used to make cakes, desserts, etc., adding a unique flavor to the food.
Using a dryer to dry papayas can not only retain the nutritional components of papayas but also extend their shelf life, allowing you to taste delicious papayas in different seasons. Follow the above steps and you can easily make delicious dried papaya slices!
Post time: May-15-2025
