5 from 6 votes
Atchara
Atsara or Achara is a popular Filipino condiment made of pickled green papaya and an assortment of vegetables. A wee piece of this dish is startlingly crammed with bold and invigorating sweet-tangy flavors that will zing right through your tastebuds!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings:
6
cups
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1.5 kilo green papaya peeled and seeds removed then grated
- ½ cup red pearl onions peeled, sibuyas tagalag
- ¼ cup ginger julienned
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 head garlic sliced thinly
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 cups cane vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¾ cup white sugar
FOR SOAKING
- 2-3 tablespoon rock salt
- 2-3 cups water
Instructions
- Place grated papaya in a bowl or basin. Sprinkle 2 tablespoon of salt over it then add enough water to soak it for 15 minutes. Drain water and transfer the grated papaya in a bowl lined with cheesecloth.
- Squeeze out excess water until there is no water dripping. Set aside.
- In a pot or deep pan, bring the cane vinegar to boil over medium heat. Do not stir. Add sugar and simmer until dissolved.
- Add ginger, onions, and garlic and cook for a minute. Add salt, carrots and bell pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the grated papaya and simmer for a minute then add the raisins and mix then turn off the heat.
- To store, transfer to glass jars and seal well. Let the jars cool down to room temperature before putting them in the fridge. It can last in the fridge up to 6 months. You can also serve it once it has cooled down after cooking.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1197mg
(50%)
Potassium
267mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
1702IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 1702IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.