Green Papaya, Job's Tears & Coconut Water

Why people make this drink

Hong Kongers love seafood, and family gatherings often turn into seafood feasts washed down with beer. For middle-aged and older folks with a family history of gout, that combination — high-purine seafood, organ meats and beer — is exactly what can set off a painful gout flare. Nourilo shares this green papaya, Job’s tears and coconut water drink because it tastes good and is traditionally used to support the body in clearing uric acid. Those who tend toward gout can have it regularly.

Method

1. Wash the green papaya, leave the skin on, remove the seeds and cut into chunks.
2. Rinse and soak the Job’s tears.
3. Cook everything together for about 40 minutes, reducing to roughly 600 ml. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Fresh coconut water works even better. If you use fresh coconut water, add an extra bowl of plain water when cooking — the flavour comes out sweeter and more fragrant. And of course, beyond drinking this, anyone with gout should keep high-purine foods to a minimum to reduce flare-ups.