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Atcharang Papaya Recipe

Atcharang Papaya Recipe

Atcharang papaya or pickled green papaya is a delicious accompaniment with grilled or fried meats and seafood. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness because of the fermentation process.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Fermenting Time2 days
Total Time2 days 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: atchara, atcharang papaya
Servings: 2 jars
Calories: 1113kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • sterile jars for storage

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green papaya unripe, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 thumb-size ginger peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp peppercorn
  • 4 pcs bay leaves
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 large carrot peeled and cut into floweret
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ small red bell pepper seeded and julienned

Instructions

  • Grate the green papaya, place in a bowl and add the salt. Mix then let it sit for about an hour or until it starts to release some liquid. Squeeze the papaya by hand or using a cheesecloth to remove the juices.
    squeeze the papaya
  • To make the pickling solution, heat a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, ginger, garlic, onion, peppercorn, dried bay leaves and sugar. Stir until the sugar is well dissolved. Add the carrots, bring to boil and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
    preparing the pickling solution
  • In a bowl, combine the papaya, raisins, red bell pepper and pickling solution. Toss until well combined. Transfer the atchara in a sterile jar and cover with air tight-fitting lid. Put inside the refrigerator for 1-2 days to allow the flavor to develop.
    Store the atchara in a tight-fitting lid

Nutrition

Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 273g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14065mg | Potassium: 1801mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 183g | Vitamin A: 16377IU | Vitamin C: 254mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 6mg