Atsara (Papaya Relish) recipe

Atsara (Papaya Relish)

by Eden Glory (@kurdapyaeiko)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min

This atsara recipe is a Filipino relish made normally with very fresh green papayas.

Ingredients

10 Servings
  • 4cups
    grated fresh green papaya
  • 1/4cup
    salt
  • 1piece
    carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1piece
    red bell pepper, sliced into long strips
  • 2piece
    green chile peppers, sliced into thin rings
  • 1piece
    fresh ginger root (2 inch), peeled and sliced
  • 1cup
    white vinegar
  • 1cup
    water
  • 1cup
    white sugar
  • 1tsp
    salt

How to make Atsara (Papaya Relish)

  1. Toss grated papaya with 1/4 cup salt together in a large bowl; allow to sit for 1 hour.

  2. Drain liquid from papaya and rinse thoroughly.

  3. Place papaya in the middle of a large piece of cheesecloth and squeeze to drain as much liquid from the papaya as possible.

  4. Combine papaya, carrot, bell pepper, chile peppers, and ginger together in a clean large bowl; mix.

  5. Transfer the mixture to clean, dry jars with lids.

  6. Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

  7. Pour the vinegar mixture into the jars, making sure the vegetables are completely submerged in liquid.

  8. Allow vegetables to marinate in the liquid at least 1 day before using.

  9. Store in the refrigerator between uses.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the vegetables are completely submerged in the vinegar mixture to properly marinate.

  2. Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

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Recipe by

Eden Glory

(@kurdapyaeiko)

I grew up in the mountainous Cordilleran region, who loves to eat, explore and recreate recipes with available ingredients. I am a Teacher by profession and...