Atchara Pickled Green Papaya

Name: Atchara Pickled Green Papaya
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 small unripe green papaya, peeled, grated; 1 cup carrots, peeled, grated; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, julienned; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup white granulated sugar; 2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp salt (for drawing out moisture)

25 minEasyServes 860 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 small unripe green papaya, peeled, grated
1 cup carrots, peeled, grated
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tsp fresh ginger, julienned
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp salt (for drawing out moisture)

Instructions

1

Place grated 1 small peeled, grated unripe green papaya in a bowl and toss with 2 tbsp salt (for drawing out moisture). Let stand 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
2

Squeeze the salted papaya with your hands firmly over the sink, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Pat dry with a clean towel.
3

Stir together 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, and 2 tsp salt until the sugar dissolves completely to form the brine.
4

Combine the squeezed papaya, 1 cup peeled, grated carrots, 1/2 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 medium thinly sliced red onion, 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 2 tsp julienned fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup golden raisins in a large bowl or sterilized jar.
5

Pour the brine over the vegetables and stir or shake gently to coat everything evenly.
6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving. The atchara keeps refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.

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Questions

What is Atchara Pickled Green Papaya?

A bright Filipino pickled condiment made from grated unripe papaya, carrots, and peppers in a sweet-sour brine. It cuts the richness of grilled meats beautifully and keeps in the refrigerator for weeks. Plan ahead: chill overnight before serving. This reference files it under Filipino sauce: made without cooking, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Atchara Pickled Green Papaya?

As written, 25 minutes: 25 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why pat it dry first in Atchara Pickled Green Papaya?

Step 2 reads: "Pat dry with a clean towel." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is Atchara Pickled Green Papaya keto-friendly?

A serving of Atchara Pickled Green Papaya carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many carbs are in Atchara Pickled Green Papaya?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 60 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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