Pickled Green Papaya

• 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) green papaya
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Peel the papaya, cut in half lengthways and remove the seeds. Continue to halve the papaya lengthways until you have cut it into 8 pieces. Finely cut across the pieces to approximately 2 mm (1/16 in) wide, then wash under cold water and set aside to dry. Once dry, transfer the green papaya and chilli flakes to a 2 litre (70 fl oz/8 cup) storage container.

In a large saucepan add the vin