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!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Total Time36 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: achara, atsara
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Bebs
- 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
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.
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