Atchara

Papayaatchara
Alternative names	Atsara, Achara
Place of origin	Philippines
Serving temperature	side or main
Main ingredients	unripe papaya
Media: Atchara

Atchara (also spelledachara oratsara) is apickle made from grated unripepapaya originating from thePhilippines.^[1] This dish is often served as aside dish for fried or grilled foods such as pork barbecue.

The nameatchara originated from theIndianachar, which was transmitted to the Philippines via theacar of theIndonesia,Malaysia, andBrunei.^[2][3]

The primary ingredient is grated unripepapaya.Carrot slices,juliennedginger,bell pepper,onion andgarlic make up the othervegetables.Raisins or pineapple chunks may be added, and chilis, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, or wholepeppercorns complete the mixture. These are then mixed in a solution ofvinegar,sugar/syrup, andsalt preserves.

The mixture is placed in airtight jars where it will keep without refrigeration; however, once opened, it is preferably kept chilled to maintain its flavor.^[4]

• Atcharang maasim (sour pickles) - is prepared in the same way as normal Atchara except that no sugar is added.^[4]
• Atcharang labóng (pickled bamboo shoots) - are prepared in the same way as Atchara, but usebamboo shoots instead of papaya.^[5]
• Atcharang dampalit (pickledsea purslane) - made fromSesuvium portulacastrum, calleddampalit inTagalog.^[6][7]
• Atcharang ubod (pickledpalm hearts) - made from palm hearts, calledubod in Tagalog.^[8]
• Atcharang sayote (pickledchayote) - made fromchayote, bell pepper, carrots, and ginger.^[9][10]

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