...my very first ever home-made Atchara [pickled papaya] as requested by the husband. his most favorite appetizer. yeah right. like he needs one, huh? okay...palate cleanser? allow me to say that it was really good!:) the big bowl didn't even make it to at least 2 weeks of having it every single night? i only managed to bring a small bottle to my cousin in Connecticut. got some good raves as well from their end:)
credits to my neighbor Stel for the recipe, thanks! and here goes! as promised over spiCes
1 small green papaya, peeled, seeded and shredded in the coarse holes of the box grater
1/2 cucumber, cubed
1/4 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup total thinly sliced red and green peppers
2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 biggish shallot, sliced cross-wise thinly
1/2 head of garlic, peeled, crushed
1 handful of raisins
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white or cane vinegar
1-2 tsps. salt
slightly crushed peppercorns, if desired
soak the papaya in two teaspoons of salt for at least 15 minutes in a fine-meshed colander. rinse and drain, then squeeze out excess water. mix with all the other vegetables and raisins. press into a jar with tight fitting lid.
mix the sugar, vinegar, peppercorns, if using, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. turn off heat and let cool completely. pour syrup into the jar and cover tightly. should be ready in two days but i couldn’t wait and had some right away…
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September 17th, 2009 at 11:25 am
[…] credits to my neighbor Stel for her SPECIAL ACHARA recipe, thanks! i will be posting it on my other blog soon, promise!:) UPDATE: RECIPE is now POSTED @ MOMCOOKS.DADCOOKS […]
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