Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
Lapsi Achar
Sour, sweet, and gone in one sitting.
Lapsi is a sour hill fruit that grows on tall trees across the mid-hills. We boil it down, deseed it by hand, and cook it with jaggery, chili, and salt until it turns into something between a pickle and a candy. Most people finish a jar faster than they mean to.
Weight
Ingredients
- Lapsi (hog plum)
- Jaggery
- Chili powder
- Salt & cumin
Flavor Profile
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 tbsp (18g))
- Calories
- 55
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 120mg
- Carbs
- 12g
- Protein
- 0g
Storage Guide
Keep sealed in a cool place. No refrigeration needed until opened.
Shelf Life
12 months unopened, 2 months refrigerated after opening
The Story Behind It
Lapsi season means half the neighborhood is out front with a knife and a bucket. We buy from six households in Kavre, all people our supplier has known for years.
Emma W.
Melbourne, Australia
Gone in two days
Sweet and sour and a little spicy. My kids ask for this on everything now.
Rajesh P.
Singapore
Brought back a lot of memories
Tastes close to what my aunt used to make. A touch sweeter than I remember, still very good.