dining

Green Papaya Chutney

a recipe contributed by Robin H.

Ingredients:

·        6 cups green papaya, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

·        2 cups finely chopped onion

·        1 cup seedless raisins

·        4 cloves garlic, chopped

·        6 fresh hot red peppers, seeded and chopped

·        4 red or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

·        ¼ cup ginger root, finely grated

·        ½ teaspoon allspice

·        2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped

·        1 Tablespoon salt

·        2 cups vinegar

·        2 ½ cups sugar

Directions:

·        Put all ingredients except sugar into a large pan, bring to boil

·        Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes

·     Add sugar and cook uncovered, stirring from time to time until mixture is thick, about 45 minutes

·        Process and seal in canning jars while still hot

Like all chutneys, this one is a little better if you let it age for a few months before using it. Chutney is generally used as a condiment or a sauce. Mix a bit of it in sour cream or yogurt and you have a good dip to go with your munchies. When you're down to poverty rations, a bit of chutney with your plain rice turns bland refugee fare into a South Asian delicacy.