How to  Make Papaya Atchara (Pickled Papaya)

How to Make Papaya Atchara (Pickled Papaya)

Pickled Green Papaya Recipe

Ingredients Overview

  • The recipe for Pickled Green Papaya includes the following ingredients:
  • Shredded Green Papaya
  • Carrot
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Raisin
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Water

Preparing the Papaya

  • Before using the papaya, it is essential to remove its resin. This can be done by soaking the papaya in saltwater for two days.
  • After soaking, place the papaya in a cheesecloth and squeeze it to extract the resin. The salt aids in this process.

Mixing Ingredients

  • Combine the prepared papaya with other ingredients:
  • Start with julienne-cut ginger and red bell pepper.
  • Add raisins and carrot (cut according to personal preference).
  • Finally, include thinly sliced garlic. Mix all ingredients thoroughly using clean hands or gloves.

Preparing the Brine/Syrup

  • Transfer the mixed ingredients into a mason jar, leaving space for brine.
  • To make the brine, heat vinegar in a cooking pot until boiling.

Finalizing Pickling Process

  • Once boiling, add white sugar along with ground black pepper and salt. Stir well and allow it to boil.
Video description

Papaya atchara is the Filipino version of pickled green papaya. This video shows how to make atchara using the simplest method. The papaya was shredded using a mandolin slicer. It can also be grated using a cheese grater. The recipe in the video is almost similar to the one presented here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItPtbiJQH5w, except that this do not make use of onion. As a result,this version has a longer shelf life.