Atchara Green Papaya

How To Make Atchara Green Papaya

Atchara is a relish made from grated green papaya mixed with aromatics like ginger, garlic, onions and peppercorns and pickled with a one is to one vinegar/sugar ratio of pickling syrup. 

The process gives a delightful sweet and sour taste that makes the atchara a good appetizer which makes it a  favorite side dish for tasty dishes like barbecues, fried or roast beef, fried seafoods or just anything grilled or fried.

My atchara is a bit intense in flavor as compared to the usual atcharas because I love to double the amounts of the aromatics like garlic, ginger, onions and I add hot green chili peppers to make my atchara spicier a lot. You may want to adjust the ingredients according to your preference of course.

 I am sure you will also like my homemade atchara green papaya. Here is my recipe.

 

Ingredients:

2 green papayas, peeled and grated

1 large carrots, florets and julienne cuts

1 cup sliced red onions, thinl

1/2 cup sliced ginger, fine strips

1/2 cup sliced garlic (2 heads), thinl

1/2 cup green pepper, strips

1 box raisins, optional

1Tbsp. salt

1 tsp. whole black peppercorns

3 cups coconut vinegar

3 cups white sugar

1/4 cup rock salt to mash the grated papaya

Procedure:

Mash the grated papaya with 1/4 cup rock salt to remove bitter saps.

Wash the grated papaya in water three times until the saltiness is removed. 

 Drain and squeeze out all the liquid in the washed papaya, you may use a cheese cloth to do it or use your hands to wring out all the water out. 

Put the squeezed papaya in a stainless or glass bowl, untangle the papaya strands and combine with the carrots, garlic, ginger, onions, green peppers and raisins if using. Set aside.

Make the pickling syrup by dissolving the sugar in the vinegar, adding the black peppercorns, bringing the solution to a boil for 5 minutes or until the syrup is reduced into a light syrup consistency. Cool. Add salt.

Pour the cooled syrup solution into the grated papaya mixture and stir to distribute the ingredients well.

Transfer the atchara into sterilized jars, cover and keep refrigerated to improve texture and flavor. 

Serve cold as an appetizer or use as a condiment to salty fried , roasted or grilled meats and seafoods. 

You may want to gift a jar to your love ones or make a business with it. 

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