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Other Filipino books of interest: Filipino Cuisine: Recipes From The Islands Basic Tagalog For Foreigners & Other Non-Tagalogs	Pampagana! Native Achara (Pickled Green Papaya) Recipe courtesy of Mrs. Daisy Alonzo Ingredients: 1 med.- sized green papaya, grated 1 green pepper, sliced in strips 1 red pepper, sliced in strips 1 small carrot, sliced in strips 1 small cauliflower, cut into flowerettes 1 small ginger, cut in strips 1 bunch native onions, peeled 3 tbsp. rock salt 3 c. vinegar 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsps. salt Squeeze all the vegetables ( except cauliflower) in salt, let stand for one hour then press out liquid. Blanch the cauliflower, drain and set aside. Place all the strained vegetables in a bowl or sterilized jar. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, salt and sugar and cook over strong flame 'till boiling. Remove scum, continue boiling for another 2 mins. then pour into container with vegetables. If achara is to be stored, seal container immediately.
Tagalog-English, English-Tagalog (Philipino) Standard Dictionary	The Philippine Cookbook Another interesting book: Philippine Hospitality: A Gracious Tradition of the East	Philippine Recipes Made Easy