Atchara (related to 'acar" from neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia) is a pickling made from unripe papaya which is very abundant in a tropical country like the Philippines. The Filipino style pickled green papaya was and always will be the perfect pairing for anything fried, roasted meat, and grilled viand. Even if it is not a Filipino food you are serving. What makes pickled papaya so very special is that it is made of very firm, crunchy and extremely green papayas as well as carrots, onions, ginger, red bell pepper, garlic, raisins and vinegar. The pickled papaya (atchara) is not just a pickle relish but it is a great side dish. In just a a few tablespoon surely it will add the combined flavors of tart, sweet, sour, salty and spicy. With atchara, everyone will enjoy the meal.
