Papaya Chutney #recipe by @LeslieKarst

 

This simple-to-prepare chutney makes for a tasty, tart counterpart to the richness of Kālua Pork (which recipe you can find in my new mystery, Molten Death), and is also a terrific accompaniment to an Indian curry or tikka masala. But you could also pour it over a block of cream cheese or pâté for an easy and delicious appetizer dip, or serve it with grilled sausages, or spread some on your next ham or grilled cheese sandwich, or dab a little on deviled eggs with curry (recipe here). The possibilities are endless!

 

The recipe here employs the sweet, Hawaiian variety of papaya which, when in season, can be purchased on the islands for as little as six for two dollars. But feel free to substitute one of the large Mexican variety, which are more readily available (and far less expensive) on the Mainland—or even mangos, if fresh papayas are not available. Choose papayas that are ripe, but still firm.

 

Papaya Chutney

(makes 4-5 cups)

 

Ingredients

3 Hawaiian papayas (or 1 of the larger Mexican variety), about 3 pounds total

2” ginger, peeled and finely chopped ( about 3 tablespoons)

½ cup white vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup raisins (optional)

 

Directions

Peel the papayas (do this first, as it's difficult to peel them once they've been cut in half). Then slice them in half and spoon out and discard the seeds. Cut the flesh into one-inch chunks and place in a medium sauce pan.

 

Add all the other ingredients to the pan and stir into the papaya chunks. 

 

Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to make sure it doesn’t burn. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until it begins to thicken. (It will thicken further once chilled.)

 

Let cool, then decant into glass jars. The chutney will keep, stored in the refrigerator, for several months. 

 

 

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