Atchara (Papaya)

Delicious Atchara, also known as pickled green papaya or papaya relish is a fresh tasting vegan side dish that is made of green papaya, carrots, and delicious spices!

It is best eaten with grilled foods because of the sweet and sour taste of the pickled green papaya.

it complements almost all grilled Filipino foods!

Ingredients:

1. unripe green papaya
2. water
3. brown sugar
4. coconut vinegar or organic vinegar
   
5. small carrot
6. garlic
7. Small onion or onion leaves
   
8. Ginger
9. Black pepper
10. Annatto (atsuete) powder
11. Salt

Instruction:

1. Wash papaya, slice lengthwise, remove the seeds and gut using spoon or scraper:
2. Wash it again and grate the papaya
3. Place the papaya in a large bowl with salt and set aside for 1 hour
4. Squeeze the papaya, drain the liquid from the papaya, and rinse thoroughly
5. Pre-heat pan or pot over medium heat, add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Then add sugar and stir until it is dissolved
6. Add coconut vinegar or and cover until it boils
7. Then add carrots, garlic, onion, ginger to the pickling solution
8. Now it’s time to add black pepper
9. Then add the annatto powder
10. Lastly, add the salt
11. Add grated papaya, red bell pepper, mix and turn off the fire
12. Allow it to cool and store in a sterilized airtight jam jar. Seal the jar and place inside the refrigerator for a week (or five days minimum to achieve the texture and flavor
13. It is best to serve Atchara cold fried dishes