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Atcharang Papaya with Raisins
Green papaya atchara with carrot, ginger, peppers, and raisins in a balanced sweet-sour brine.
- Prep time
- 35 min plus resting
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- Makes about 5 cups
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Ingredients
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Method
- Toss julienned papaya with salt and rest 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse well, then squeeze firmly in a clean cloth until the papaya is dry and crisp.
- Combine papaya, carrot, bell pepper, onion, ginger, and raisins in a clean bowl.
- Simmer vinegar, sugar, water, and peppercorns until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Pack vegetables into clean heatproof jars and pour the hot brine over them.
- Press everything below the brine, cool uncovered, then seal and refrigerate.
- Rest at least 24 hours before serving; use a clean dry utensil each time.