Filipino Papaya Relish (Papaya Achara)
Recipe: #9050
April 16, 2013
Categories: Papaya, Carrot, Asian, Pacific Rim Game/Sports Day, Picnic, Grilling (Outdoor), more
"Adapted from Filipino Homestyle Dishes. Serve with roasted or fried meats."
Ingredients
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- SYRUP
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (277.7 g)
- Calories 377.6
- Total Fat - 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 1754.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 93.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
- Sugars - 84.3 g
- Protein - 0.8 g
- Calcium - 22.6 mg
- Iron - 0.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Peel the papaya then grate it into thin strips. Coat the papaya strips well with 2 teaspoons of salt. Rinse and squeeze out any juice. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix the sugar, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large saucepan. Add the papaya strips and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and bell peppers and simmer for 5 minutes more, or until carrots are tender. Drain and arrange in a bowl.
Step 3
Soak the ginger slices in hot water and drain. Toss ginger and raisins with the cooked vegetables.
Step 4
Combine syrup ingredients in a separate saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the syrup over the cooked vegetables.
Step 5
Set aside to cool then transfer to a container and cover. If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator.
Step 6
Serve with roasted or fried meats.
Tips
No special items needed.