ACHARA (PICKLED PAPAYA)
My grandma used to make this on a weekly basis to give to friends and relatives. :) This is a perfect accompaniment to grilled/barbecued chicken, pork, fish, etc... The list is endless!
Provided by Kikais Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel the papaya and discard seeds. Shred using a vegetable grater or a cheese grater with bigger holes.
- Put the shredded papaya in a bowl, sprinkle with the teaspoon of salt and toss. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour, then squeeze by the handfuls, discarding the juice.
- In a sauce pan - mix together the pickling solution and bring to boil stirring until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Put everything in a bowl and pour the cooled pickling solution on top and mix well.
- Refrigerate, covered or transfer into jars and let cure for a day or so before serving.
- Enjoy!
- *Prep time includes soaking and sitting the papaya with the salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 787.7, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 38.1, Protein 1.2
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