Turns out that M.I.A mango pickle reference is totally off-base, as confirmed by multiple comments. (She's talkin' about "achaar")
The smell thing is not a bit. I sniff literally every pineapple before I cut into it— try it!
Combine this video with the ricotta toast video by making strawberry-rose pickles and placing them on a ricotta toast with mint and balsamic glaze. IT'S VERY GOOD
This video was delayed because my first batch had its lid slip off and some fruit flies spawned one point five billion maggots in my brew.
No matter how many times I ferment anything at home, the first bite or sip always comes with a tiny bit of anxious tension. Someone please teach me how to get over this.
I can't believe it's actually called panocha I had to google it a dozen times just to confirm.