Prosciutto and Papaya

Anonymous August 23 2005

1 papaya

12 slices of prosciutto

1 lime

4 teaspoons capers

freshly ground black pepper

Peel the papaya. Cut the papaya in half. Using a spoon, remove the

black seeds. Discard the skin and seeds. Slice the

papaya into 12 slices. Arrange 3 per plate in a decorative fashion.

Roll three slices of prosciutto per plate and arrange decoratively.

Place a piece of lime on each plate. Scatter 1 teaspoon

of capers per plate and add some pepper to the proscuitto. Serve as an appetizer on a warm day with a glass of Chardonnay. Yields: 4 servings