How to Cook Papaya Atchara

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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
12 mins
Total time
27 mins

Author: Vanjo Merano

Serves: 4

Ingredients
 3 lbs shredded green papaya
 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
 1 small red bell pepper, julienne
 ¾ cups raisins
 1 head garlic, sliced
 4 thumbs ginger, julienne
 2 cups vinegar
 1⅓ cups granulated white sugar
 1 teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Soak tha papaya in

 5 cups water
 4 tablespoons salt

Procedures
1. Combine water and 4 tablespoons salt in a mixing bowl. Stir.
2. Add the shredded papaya. Cover and place inside the refrigerator. Soak for 2 days.
3. Put the papaya in a cheesecloth in a way that it is trapped in the center. Gently rotate the cheesecloth while
tightly holding one end. Continue to rotate until the papaya completely releases liquid. Do this more than once for
better results.
4. Arrange the papaya in a mixing bowl. Add all the vegetables and raisin. Toss and set aside.
5. Make the syrup by heating the vinegar in a cooking pot. Once it starts to boil, add sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix
well and cook for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Put the papaya mixture in a mason jar. Do not completely fill the jar, leave a little space for the syrup.
7. Gently pour the hot syrup in each jar. Quickly close the lid. This will somewhat cook the papaya and veggies and
will make it a bit softer.
8. Let it cool and then refrigerate, or simply store in a shelf in room temperature.
9. Serve with Lechon Kawali and Crispy Pata.

Atchara (Papaya)
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 Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins

Author: Vanjo Merano

Serves: 12

Ingredients
 3 to 4 lbs. green papaya, julienned
 2 medium sized carrots, julienned
 1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
 2 tbsp whole peppercorn
 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
 1 knob ginger, cut into thin strips
 ¼ cup salt (to dehydrate papaya)
 1½ tsp salt (for the brine or syrup)
 2 cups white vinegar
 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
 2 small boxes raisins
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Instructions
1. Place the julienned papaya in a large bowl and combine ¼ cup salt then mix until the salt is well distributed.
2. Cover the bowl and place inside the refrigerator overnight (the salt will dehydrate the papaya).
3. Place the julienned papaya in a colander or strainer then rinse with running water.
4. Using cheesecloth (or any cloth) as a container, put the rinsed papaya inside the cloth and squeeze until all the
liquid comes out.
5. Put the papaya back in the large bowl and combine with carrots, garlic, ginger, onions, whole peppercorn, bell
pepper, and raisins
6. Heat the saucepan and pour-in the vinegar and bring to a boil.
7. Add the sugar and 1½ tsp salt then stir until well diluted
8. Turn off the heat and allow the syrup to cool down until temperature is low enough to handle.
9. Place the combined vegetables and spices in a sterilized airtight jar and pour-in the syrup
10. Seal the jar and place inside the refrigerator for a week (or 5 days minimum to achieve the expected texture and
flavor).
11. Serve cold with fried dishes. Share and Enjoy!