Atchara - Is an appetizer or side dish made from julienned cut and placed in

airtight containers and soaked for a week in cooked vinegar and sugar mixture
with onions, garlic, ginger, peppercorn, and red bell pepper.
There are many versions, and virtually any vegetable can be used for
making achara.
Atchara’s pickling solution is prepared by combining vinegar, salt,
and sugar. This causes acetic acid fermentation to take place when the
vegetables are stored in the solution. This pickling method not only
increases the shelf life of the vegetable but also provides added
health benefits.

Atchara is the famous Filipino green papaya pickle usually enjoyed as a

condiment alongside authentic Filipino dishes. The vegetables are occasionally
grated, but more commonly julienned, which gives atchara an unusual, crispy
texture. The heated marinade, which combines vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic,
salt, and peppercorns, is poured over the vegetables, and the relish is pickled
until all the flavors develop.

 The sweetness and sourness must combine well to balance the flavor.

 The texture of atchara is crunchy and not too mushy , and the flavor of
atchara is sweet , sour , and spicy .

Benefits:

String beans benefits can prevent anti-oxidant, anti-inflamatory, Anti-

oxidant, help lower blood pressure, Alkaline vegetable and source of protein.

Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps fight many diseases,
and wound healing and is crucial for development and growth.

Chayote may contain compounds that protect against fat buildup in the liver,
which can cause fatty liver disease

Carrots are full of benefits—they may promote healthy vision, balance your
blood sugar, help with weight management, lower your risk of cancer, regulate
blood pressure, reduce heart disease, improve immunity, and boost brain
health.
What kind of onion is used for pickling?
Shallots and red onions are best to use for pickling because of their vibrant,
purple-red color.
Pickled red onions contain many other vitamins and minerals such as
calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C.

-It is possible to pickle onion without heating it. The structure of the onion
won’t change a lot. It will still be crispy and crunchy, maybe even a bit more
so because of the diffusion of water into the onion slices.
-Onions also tend to get sweeter when cooked. That is because onions store
energy in long chains of fructose molecules. By cooking the onion for a longer
period of time these chains are broken down, releasing the very sweet
fructose! This evens out the acidity from the pickle nicely.

Pickled Papaya with String Beans

Vegetable Ingredients:

 1 medium carrot (Julienne)

 1 medium sayote (Julienne)
 1 medium sitaw
 1 large ampalaya (Julienne)
 1 small red bell pepper (julienne)
  1 head garlic (minced)

For Pickling Solution:

 2 cups vinegar
 1 1/3 cups granulated white sugar
 1 teaspoon salt

Materials:

o Measuring cups and spoon

o Bowls
o Chopping Board
o Knife
o Casserole
o Strainer
o Stove
o Sterilized glass jars with caps
o Stove

Instructions:

1. Blanch all the vegetable ingredients in boiling water for 2 minutes...

3. In a pot combine vinegar, sugar and salt. Boil for about 5 minutes until
sugar is dissolved
4. Arrange the papaya and string beans 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.