ACHARA (ATSARA)
Achara, or atsara, means pickled green papaya. Well, basically. Carrots, ginger, onions and bell peppers are added to the papaya to turn it into achara. The pickling solution-a mixture of vinegar, sugar and salt-preserves the papaya and the vegetables. In air-tight jars, achara will keep even without refrigeration. After the...
Provided by Dave Smith
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Peel the papaya and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Shred the papaya using a vegetable grater (similar to a cheese grater but with bigger holes). Sprinkle with about a tablespoonful of rock salt and toss well. Let stand for 15-20 minutes then squeeze out the juices.
- 2. Peel and cut the carrot into florets.
- 3. Seed the bell peppers and julienne.
- 4. Peel the ginger and julienne.
- 5. Toss the papaya and the vegetables together.
- 6. Mix together the ingredients for the pickling solution except for the pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar and salt. Cool. Pour over the papaya and vegetables, add the pepper and toss well. Let stand for about 30 minutes before serving.
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