Atsara or Achara is a Filipino food served as a relish with grilled or fried foods as the acid cuts the fat of the meat and the pickling solution becomes this sauce that is great for dipping.
Ingredients
200g Green Papaya, grated
1 tbsp Salt
5 cloves Garlic, peeled
1 thumb size Ginger, sliced into strips
1 medium Carrot, julienned
5 shallots Shallots, peeled
2 small Red and Green Bell Pepper
2 cups Vinegar
1 cup White Sugar
Procedure
Combine the grated papaya and salt. Let it stand for 1 hour. Squeeze out excess water, discard and set the papaya aside.
Prepare the pickling solution. Boil the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Blanch the vegetables one by one and set aside.
Arrange the grated papaya and blanched vegetables in a clean and sterilized jar. Pour in the pickling solution and seal the jar properly.
Cure the Atchara for 5-7 days before using and serve with your favorite fried or grilled dish.
Recipe by Maputing Cooking at https://maputingcooking.com/recipe/filipino-food-atsara-achara/