Mar
26
2014

Papaya Red Dates Milk Booster Soup

Six years ago I failed in my breastfeeding journey with Ethan. I blame it on my lack of knowledge and determination. Fast forward to present, I read (and try) everything possible to boost my milk supply so I can fully breastfeed Ayden. I learned the importance of direct latching as demand = supply. I also browsed the internet for lactating soups and consumes them regularly to keep myself well-nourished.

One of the most popular milk boosting soup is the Green Papaya Fish Soup but do you know how costly threadfish is? I boil soup almost everyday so I thought of using chicken (since I dont cook pork at home). I’m happy to say that chicken works just fine for me and Ayden is still fully breastfeeding at almost 7 months now.

Here’s my version of green papaya red dates chicken soup.

We are encouraged to use green papaya with white seeds but I find those with already black seeds still ok as long as the papaya still produces white sap when sliced.

Blanch chicken in boiling water to remove scum.

Bring to boil a pot of water and red dates. I always used the bigger premium red dates as they are sweeter.

Add green papaya.

Add chicken and simmer.

Season with a bit of salt to your liking.

My delicious and nutritious milk boosting green papaya with red dates soup is now ready.

Tags: boosting milk supply

About the Author: Merryn Tan

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suituapui March 26, 2014 at 2:33 pm

Heard of people cooking raw papaya, never tried. Tenderiser…makes meat soft. Wink! Wink! LOL!!!!

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  Merryn March 26, 2014 at 3:54 pm
  
  My mom cooks unripe papaya with black pepper, anchovies and dunno what summore. Very yummy though, I like!
  
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Mery March 26, 2014 at 9:08 pm

I love this soup…

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Rose March 27, 2014 at 11:24 am

It is very nutritious. I didnt try during my confinement as they said it is “cooling”. They said should take raw papaya soup before delivery.

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Choi Yen March 28, 2014 at 12:43 pm

Only milk booster? Or enlargement also which I eagerly need? LOL

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.