How to make Atchara | Atsara | Pickled Papaya

Atchara

ingredients:

6 cups green papaya, grated
3 cups white vinegar(cane vinegar, apple cider vinegar, coconut vinegar)
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 medium sized carrots, sliced thinly
2 medium sized onions, sliced
1 small sized ginger, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
25 grams raisins(optional)

Procedure:

1) Combine green papaya and salt
2) Mix until the salt dissolves
3) Squeeze out the liquid from the papaya and set aside
4) Combine vinegar and sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves
5) Cook over medium heat until the vinegar is cook.
6) Add the vegetables and pepper
7) Bring to boil and cook vegetables for 30-50 seconds
8) Then pour the hot syrup directly into the papaya
9) Add the raisins and mix until just combined
10)Cool a bit and transfer the atchara to the sretilized jars.
11)Refrigerate for 1-2 days so the flavor will develop

Atchara is best paired with grilled food or fried food. Everytime we dine out at the barbecue house they always serve our food with pickled green papaya or Atchara.
I enjoyed eating my grilled food with this side dish. I don't know but it completes the experience if I'm eating with Atchara.

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