Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik)

Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik) made with red chillies, salt, vinegar and sugar. Simple appetizer which taste both sweet and sour, a delightful combination.

Recipe for Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik):

• 300g. young raw papaya
• 2 red chillies
• 1 tsp salt
• 140 ml. vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar

Method:

1. Slice papaya thinly.
2. Cut chillies lengthwise.
3. Season papaya and chillies with salt for about half an hour.
4. Rinse papaya and chillies. Wipe dry.
5. Sun for half an hour.
6. Mix vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves. Taste.
7. Add papaya and chillies.
8. Stand for about half a day before serving.

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