Stewed Green Papaya

Ingredients

 * 1 Tbs. butter
 * Dash of nutmeg
 * green, medium sized papaya
 * boiling salted water

Directions

 * 1) Peel and slice one very green, medium sized papaya.
 * 2) There should be about two cups of fruit.
 * 3) Drop it into rapidly boiling salted water.
 * 4) Simmer for about one-half hour, or until fruit is tender.
 * 5) Drain well. An excellent side dish to stews.
 * Add: 1 Tbs. butter, dash of nutmeg.