Achara (Pickled Papaya) Recipe

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Achara (Pickled Papaya)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium carrot , julienned , could also be cut in decorative florets
  • 5 shallots , sliced thinly crosswise
  • 1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly crosswise
  • 1 inch gingerroot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Peel the papaya and discard seeds. Shred using a vegetable grater or a cheese grater with bigger holes.
  2. 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.
  3. In a sauce pan - mix together the pickling solution and bring to boil stirring until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  5. Put everything in a bowl and pour the cooled pickling solution on top and mix well.
  6. Refrigerate, covered or transfer into jars and let cure for a day or so before serving.
  7. Enjoy!
  8. *Prep time includes soaking and sitting the papaya with the salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 118.39 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.05g 0%
Sodium 479.99mg 20%
Potassium 295.42mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.26g 9%
Sugars 18.61g 74%
Dietary Fiber 2.77g 11%
Protein 1.86g 4%
Vitamin C 38.3mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 10.8mg 60%
Calcium 30.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.02 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 324.45mg 20%
Potassium 199.69mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.1g 9%
Sugars 12.58g 74%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 11%
Protein 1.26g 4%
Vitamin C 25.9mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 22%
Iron 7.3mg 60%
Calcium 20.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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