KOMPAS.com – Papaya flowers are usually processed into stir-fries. However, sometimes the bitter taste of papaya flowers can reduce the enjoyment of cooking.
So that you can enjoy papaya flower dishes without a bitter taste, there are several ways you can do it with simple kitchen ingredients. Read more, as reported by Delicious DishSunday (12/1/2025).
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1. Add salt
What are the signs of too much salt in your body? These are the symptoms and how to deal with them.The easiest and most practical way to reduce the bitter taste of papaya flowers is to use salt.
First of all, sprinkle a generous amount of salt on the washed papaya flowers. Then gently squeeze the papaya flowers so that the salt is absorbed, but don’t crush the flowers.
Repeat this process two or three times if you are worried that the papaya flowers still taste bitter.
Finally, rinse the papaya flowers with clean water so that the salt is removed and the dish is not too salty.
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2. Boil with tamarind
Illustration of stir-fried papaya flowers.If you have tamarind in your kitchen, use this ingredient to reduce the bitter taste of papaya flowers.
Boil the papaya flowers with tamarind for about 10-15 minutes. After boiling, drain the papaya flowers and wash them thoroughly.
Use enough tamarind. If there is too much, the characteristic bitter taste of papaya flowers can be completely lost and actually reduce the enjoyment of cooking.
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3. Add spices with a sharp taste
illustration of stir-fried papaya flowers.Kitchen spices with a sharp taste can also help reduce the bitter taste. Some spices that you can use include salt, sugar, chili, pepper or paprika.
Saute the papaya flowers with the spices until they are perfectly cooked. That way, the bitter taste will not be too dominant.
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