Papaya Ketchup
Brighten up your condiment game with homemade Papaya Ketchup, a tropical twist on a beloved kitchen staple. Crafted with sweet, ripe papaya, tangy white vinegar, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, this unique ketchup offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Sautéed onion and garlic provide a rich base, while a touch of tomato paste ties it all together. This velvety, fruit-based sauce is simmered to perfection and blended until smooth, creating a versatile condiment that's perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling over grilled meats, fries, or roasted vegetables. With its vibrant flavor, easy preparation, and homemade charm, Papaya Ketchup is a must-try recipe for foodies seeking to elevate their culinary creations while exploring bold, tropical flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (peeled, seeded, and diced) ripe papaya
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) yellow onion
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 0.25 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the diced papaya, white vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground black pepper, and salt.
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the papaya is soft and breakable with a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Once cool, transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Taste the ketchup and adjust seasoning as necessary (add more vinegar for tanginess, sugar for sweetness, or salt to taste).
Strain the ketchup through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture, if desired.
Transfer the papaya ketchup to a clean, airtight container or jar. Let it cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2438 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
