Pickled Papaya

This is great to snack on. Moreover, it is easy to do. Keeps well refrigerated for days. Tip: Look for a solid green fruit ie when you slice off the top, it should reveal only a tinge of red. A special recipe from nyonya kitchen stories.

Ingredients

1 green unripe papaya

1 tablespoon salt

5-6 bird's eye chillies (cili padi)

250ml good quality vinegar

250ml water

250g sugar

Method

1. Skin the papaya, then cut into halves. Remove the seeds. Cut the papaya into thin slices.
2. Put the slices of papaya into a clean mixing bowl. Add salt, mix and allow to marinate for about an hour until the papaya turns soft. Squeeze out excess liquid.
3. Put vinegar, water and sugar into a heavy-based saucepan and bring to a low simmering boil for 10-15 mins. Remove saucepan from the heat and leave aside to cool completely.
4. Pack the papaya slices and cili padi in a glass jar and pour in the cooled vinegar scrup.
5. Allow to marinate for approximately 2-3 hours before serving.

Presentation

Store pickled papaya in the refrigerator for an extra crunchy taste.

Serves: Many

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