Atsara
Atsara or Pickled Green Papaya is a fresh-tasting vegan side dish that is made of green papaya, carrots, and delicious spices!
Servings:
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 small unripe green papaya grated
- 1 tablespoon rock salt optional, for soaking
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut vinegar
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small carrot peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 small red shallot chopped
- 1 thumb-sized ginger peeled and chopped
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon annatto atsuete powder
- 1 tablespoon rock salt optional, for flavoring
Instructions
Prepare the Papaya:
- Wash the green papaya, slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds using a spoon or scraper.
- Wash it again, then grate the papaya.
- Place the grated papaya in a large bowl, mix with 1 tablespoon rock salt (optional), and let it sit for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, squeeze out the liquid from the papaya, rinse thoroughly, and drain well.
Prepare the Pickling Mixture:
- Preheat a saucepan or pot over medium heat and add 1 cup water.
- Bring the water to a simmer, then add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in the coconut vinegar, cover, and let it boil.
Cook the Vegetables and Aromatics:
- Add the chopped carrots, garlic, shallot, ginger, black pepper, annatto powder, and 1 tablespoon salt (if using). Stir well.
Combine the Papaya:
- Add the drained grated papaya and mix to combine everything evenly.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Store and Serve:
- Transfer the mixture into an airtight, sterilized jar. Seal the jar tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 5 days to allow the flavors to develop and achieve the best texture.
- Serve cold as a side dish with fried dishes.
Notes
Don’t include the skin or green part of the papaya because it is bitter.
Serving: 1gCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1777mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 3272IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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