My grandma used to make this on a weekly basis to give to friends and relatives. :) This is a perfect accompaniment to grilled/barbecued chicken, pork, fish, etc... The list is endless!
Peel the papaya and discard seeds. Shred using a vegetable grater or a cheese grater with bigger holes.
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.
In a sauce pan - mix together the pickling solution and bring to boil stirring until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Put everything in a bowl and pour the cooled pickling solution on top and mix well.
Refrigerate, covered or transfer into jars and let cure for a day or so before serving.
Enjoy!
*Prep time includes soaking and sitting the papaya with the salt.