Atchara

Ingredients for Atchara

• 4 cups fresh green papaya, shredded
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup cane vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• Salt, as needed

How to cook Atchara

1. 1.Toss shredded green papaya with 1/4 cup salt and let stand for 1 hour.
2. 2.Rinse the papaya thoroughly in a colander, then wrap it in muslin and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3. 3.Mix papaya with carrot, capsicum, ginger, and raisins in a bowl or clean containers.
4. 4.Bring cane vinegar, water, sugar, and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes without stirring.
5. 5.Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 2 days before serving.