Atchara (Papaya)

5 from 2 votes

Picjled green papaya

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: atchara, chicken and papaya, okra side dish

Servings: people

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Place the julienned papaya in a large bowl and combine 1/4 cup salt then mix until the salt is well distributed.
3 to 4 lbs. green papaya, 1/4 cup salt
Cover the bowl and place inside the refrigerator overnight (the salt will dehydrate the papaya).
Place the julienned papaya in a colander or strainer then rinse with running water.
Using cheesecloth (or any cloth) as a container, put the rinsed papaya inside the cloth and squeeze until all the liquid comes out.
Put the papaya back in the large bowl and combine with carrots, garlic, ginger, onions, whole peppercorn, bell pepper, and raisins
2 pieces carrots, 1 piece onion, 2 tbsp whole peppercorn, 1 piece red bell pepper, 1 knob ginger, 1/2 cup raisins, 10 cloves garlic
Heat the saucepan and pour-in the vinegar and bring to a boil.
2 cups white vinegar
Add the sugar and 1 1/2 tsp salt then stir until well diluted
1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool down until temperature is low enough to handle.
Place the combined vegetables and spices in a sterilized airtight jar and pour-in the syrup
Seal the jar and place inside the refrigerator for a week (or 5 days minimum to achieve the expected texture and flavor).
Serve cold with fried dishes. Share and Enjoy!