Atchara- a famous side dish among Filipinos.
By dave
@dave121495 (1296)
Philippines
July 18, 2018 9:28pm CST
Filipinos are fund of experimenting their side dishes. Atchara is one of them. This sidedish are composed of shredded unripe papaya, a little slice of carrots, spices, ginger, garlic. The ingredients is soak in a vinegar jar that will will serve as a preservative. They say it could last a month or maybe a year if stored properly.
They say that the taste of atchara is similar to a pickle in a jar. If you could not bear the taste of the barbecue, you could simply supplement it with it. Craving for it? Better try doing it. It's not only tasty but nutritious.
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19 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
19 Jul 18
That sounds very interesting. I might have to try that.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
I could pm you on how exactly you should do that.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
19 Jul 18
@dave121495 I can look up a recipe for it, but thank you. I am always looking up recipes and new ideas for cooking.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum okay :) try it. I bet you will never regret doing it. Recently, I've been giving it a twist by adding spices that is super hot.
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@rakski (133663)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
@dave121495 actually it look good. But I am not into pickled products
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
Really, maybe because it does'nt look that good.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
Just buy one if you have a spare time.
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@anamika161088 (11866)
• India
19 Jul 18
@dave121495 someday I would definitely try it. thanks for sharing
@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
Yes, it's best coupled with dried fish. :)
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@freelancermariagrace (28886)
• Philippines
31 Jul 18
Yes, atchara is similar to a pickle. Usually, I pair it with fried fish like Milkfish, Tilapia, and Tulingan. My relatives from Batangas know how to make a good atchara. Every time we visit them, they will give us jars of atchara to share with our neighbors here. It tastes really good-- a perfect balance of sour and sweet.
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@cttolledo (5451)
• Legaspi, Philippines
19 Jul 18
Usually seen during fiesta.. haha!
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
i totally love atchara and just by looking at the photo you posted makes me crave to have it now, though I still wonder where to buy it. 
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
19 Jul 18
I have heard of atchara but never tasted it..
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
20 Jul 18
@dave121495 yes I know it also but never tasted it
@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
Are you foreign in this tasty side dish. Most Filipino know this you know.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
20 Jul 18
My parents love atchara, but I don't eat it.
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@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
20 Jul 18
I know it does not look really good but it's really tasty.
@Letranknight2015 (52231)
• Philippines
3 Nov 18
This is what I"m eating recently and it's good because it helps with digestion.
