Midu Papaya Water

Midu Papaya Water

　　Midu papaya water is suitable for all ages—cool, refreshing, thirst-quenching, and satisfying. The silky feel of papaya water in your mouth can instantly banish fatigue.

The so-called “papaya” is not the teardrop-shaped fruits from southern papaya trees that look like little milk-filled pods, but the fruit of another plant. Its seeds are taken, crushed, and then made into a crystal-clear, gelatinous substance, with a scattering of tiny black sesame seeds. Once cooled, it resembles jelly but is so soft it’s almost formless. A small piece is broken off, mashed, and mixed with ice water, brown sugar syrup, and chilled “rice shrimp” (a rice-based product that looks like tiny shrimp) to create papaya water. Scooped into a glass or bowl, it’s vibrantly enticing.