Atchara
Atsara or Achara is a popular Filipino condiment made of pickled green papaya and an assortment of vegetables. A wee piece of this dish is startlingly crammed with bold and invigorating sweet-tangy flavors that will zing right through your tastebuds!
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 kilo green papaya peeled and seeds removed then grated
- ½ cup red pearl onions (sibuyas tagalag) peeled
- ¼ cup ginger julienned
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 head garlic sliced thinly
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 cups cane vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¾ cup white sugar
FOR SOAKING
- 2-3 tablespoon rock salt
- 2-3 cups water
Instructions
- Place grated papaya in a bowl or basin. Sprinkle 2 tablespoon of salt over it then add enough water to soak it for 15 minutes. Drain water and transfer the grated papaya in a bowl lined with cheesecloth.
- Squeeze out excess water until there is no water dripping. Set aside.
- In a pot or deep pan, bring the cane vinegar to boil over medium heat. Do not stir. Add sugar and simmer until dissolved.
- Add ginger, onions, and garlic and cook for a minute. Add salt, carrots and bell pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the grated papaya and simmer for a minute then add the raisins and mix then turn off the heat.
- To store, transfer to glass jars and seal well. Let the jars cool down to room temperature before putting them in the fridge. It can last in the fridge up to 6 months. You can also serve it once it has cooled down after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1702IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg