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Atchara
Atchara (atsara) is a condiment you'd want with all meals! This pickled papaya is easy to make and delicious with your favorite grilled meat or fried fish. Great for gift-giving, too!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 large unripe green papaya peeled, seeded, and shredded
- salt
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 thumb-size ginger peeled and julienned
- 1 small onion peeled and sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- ½ small red bell pepper seeded and julienned
- ½ small green pepper seeded and julienned
- 1 large carrot peeled and shredded
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded papaya and about 2 tablespoons of salt. Allow to sit for about 1 hour or until papaya begins to release liquid. Place papaya in a cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to dispel juices.
- In a sauce pot over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Add ginger, onions, garlic and peppercorns. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine papaya, bell peppers, carrots and raisins. Add pickling solution and toss gently to combine.
- In a sterilized jar, transfer atchara and close with tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days to allow flavors to develop before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
2832IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 2832IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.