*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   PAPAYA & PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE SKEWERS

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Barbecue
                Fruits                           Hawaiian
                Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4   lb           Linguicia sausage
   1                    Papaya -- *
                        Lime wedges

  * Use a large, firm-ripe papaya. Peel it, seed it and
  cut it into 1" chunks. The papaya should be firm,
  i.e., just after it turns yellow. In Hawaii we let it
  tree ripen. Here on the mainland that is not possible.
  Prick sausages all over with a fork. In a large fry
  pan, bring about 1 inch of water to boiling. Add
  sausages, cover and simmer until they are hot
  throughout, about 6-8 minutes. Lift out and let cool.
  Cut sausages into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices. On a
  thin wooden skewer, impale a piece of sausage, a piece
  of papaya, and another piece of sausage. Repeat. May
  be made ahead and chilled, covered overnight. Grill or
  broil until meat is lightly browned on both sides
  about 5 minutes total. Be careful not to burn. Serve
  with lime to squeeze over each serving. Serve with
  Terriyaki Beef Sticks (see recipe), Chinese Barbequed
  Spareribs (see recipe) and Sushi. I would suggest you
  purchase fresh forms of sushi since that is an Island
  favorite. For those afraid of the raw fish buy a
  California roll which uses vegetables. Supply soy for
  dipping. Sushi can be purchased in some large
  supermarkets made fresh daily, or inquire at a local
  Japanese restaurant.
 


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