Pickled papaya

This recipe can be used for other type of pickled fruits (e.g. mango) or veggies (e.g. cabbage, cucumber, ginger, and carrot)

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-ingredients

• 1 green unripe papaya
• 1 tbsp salt
• 5 to 6 red chillies (chilli padi)
• 250 ml good quality vinegar
• 250 ml water
• 250 g sugar

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-method

1. Cut away papaya skin.
2. Slice papaya into thin slices
3. Place in clean bowl, add salt, mix and allow to marinate, 1 hr until papaya soften
4. squeeze out access liquid
5. place vinegar, water and sugar into heavy based saucepan and bring to a low simmering boil, 10-15 min
6. remove saucepan from heat and set aside to cool completely
7. pack papaya slices and chilli padi in a glass jar.
8. pour in cooled vinegar syrup
9. allow to marinate 2-3 hrs before serving
10. store in fridge for extra crunchy taste