tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post8512126464914240535..comments2024-03-21T23:08:59.633+11:00Comments on the indolent cook: achacha, a tasty tropical fruitleaf (the indolent cook)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-86360510334851927362012-02-15T00:51:28.218+11:002012-02-15T00:51:28.218+11:00Oh, that's cool! I'd like to try your frie...Oh, that's cool! I'd like to try your friend's desserts!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-55132322014643685812012-02-13T10:13:37.770+11:002012-02-13T10:13:37.770+11:00I've got a friend who put these on the dessert...I've got a friend who put these on the dessert menu of a high profile menu in Sydney about 12 months ago. Everyone was worried that it wouldnt sell because no one knew about it but it was very successful! What a beautiful looking fruit. Kind of like a light bulb :)Cass @foodmyfriendhttp://www.foodmyfriend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-5811944116700611182012-02-09T01:23:23.419+11:002012-02-09T01:23:23.419+11:00They're still in season at the moment! Go try ...They're still in season at the moment! Go try it. :Dleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-38915887123655048272012-02-08T04:50:47.354+11:002012-02-08T04:50:47.354+11:00Lol what? How do you come across these things in t...Lol what? How do you come across these things in the first place! Another great discovery, Leafy. And you really did just name my some of my favourite local fruits in this post, the mangosteen and duku langsat. I've been eating so much of them more than any other fruits since I've been back. Really hope to try this out someday =)Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536704297054335614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-4047489362246393152012-02-06T22:16:33.198+11:002012-02-06T22:16:33.198+11:00I've been enjoying them so much plain that I h...I've been enjoying them so much plain that I haven't really wanted to do anything else with them! The website I linked to has some recipes. And if I do successfully create an achacha recipe I'll be sure to blog it. :Dleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-59882323481738238692012-02-06T22:14:06.710+11:002012-02-06T22:14:06.710+11:00I think my aunt mentioned it being sorbet-like, to...I think my aunt mentioned it being sorbet-like, too. Something to do with the texture, I think.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-20082452551059495322012-02-06T15:45:18.325+11:002012-02-06T15:45:18.325+11:00Yay! You posted something about Achachas! Ever sin...Yay! You posted something about Achachas! Ever since our twitter convo I have been thinking about getting more and more of these. Do you know any good recipes for them?Anna @ The Littlest Anchovyhttp://thelittlestanchovy.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-4703764292563858522012-02-05T22:14:43.904+11:002012-02-05T22:14:43.904+11:00They made me think of sorbet - even though they...They made me think of sorbet - even though they're not cold or icy. Weird right? I liked them tho. :)Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682199058521082342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-63589072355614101782012-02-05T20:52:02.336+11:002012-02-05T20:52:02.336+11:00Ha, you lazy one! You should be able to find them ...Ha, you lazy one! You should be able to find them at Queen Victoria Market, South Melbourne Market and Prahran Market, as well as some selected greengrocers and Coles branches. The Australian season ends sometime in March so get them while you can. :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-12470547519844229992012-02-05T20:48:10.828+11:002012-02-05T20:48:10.828+11:00I'm glad you enjoyed this post. It's fun t...I'm glad you enjoyed this post. It's fun to share these discoveries!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-54444005331908631782012-02-05T20:47:01.262+11:002012-02-05T20:47:01.262+11:00Fruits are indeed awesome. :DFruits are indeed awesome. :Dleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-66712859200608824352012-02-05T20:45:24.883+11:002012-02-05T20:45:24.883+11:00I've not heard of it before until recently, ei...I've not heard of it before until recently, either. They really are delicious!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-38112881639168961812012-02-05T19:36:54.779+11:002012-02-05T19:36:54.779+11:00Arrghh I'm too lazy to read where to buy it as...Arrghh I'm too lazy to read where to buy it as I know you're in Melbourne (right?) WHERE!!!??? I want mangosteen tasting fruits!msihuahttp://msihua.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-69655213998672894902012-02-05T07:48:17.980+11:002012-02-05T07:48:17.980+11:00Thank you for this incredible discovery. I have ne...Thank you for this incredible discovery. I have never heard about this fruit, not to mention seeing it or tasting! I love discovering new plants and fruits, even if it means only virtual discovery. I have really enjoyed reading this post.Sissihttp://www.withaglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-65366662322034450822012-02-05T03:09:34.630+11:002012-02-05T03:09:34.630+11:00This looks like a wonderful fruit! (of course all ...This looks like a wonderful fruit! (of course all fruits are, when they are good!); for some reason it reminds me of the custard apple we call ashta here.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-77349269391595663682012-02-04T23:53:58.270+11:002012-02-04T23:53:58.270+11:00Huh? Achacha! It may seem weird but I've never...Huh? Achacha! It may seem weird but I've never, ever heard of it before. It looks really interesting! (And I'm sure it's really delicious too. I loved the way you described it.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-63266879461150395352012-02-04T22:10:36.207+11:002012-02-04T22:10:36.207+11:00How intriguing! Thank you for sharing, have never ...How intriguing! Thank you for sharing, have never heard of this fruit before, shows how much more we have to discover out there :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875842622986658756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-3700927261713667222012-02-04T16:26:48.003+11:002012-02-04T16:26:48.003+11:00Thank you, The Food Sage, that means a lot coming ...Thank you, The Food Sage, that means a lot coming from someone of your calibre. xleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-34514480020525340042012-02-04T16:26:10.540+11:002012-02-04T16:26:10.540+11:00It's really different to the sapodilla, though...It's really different to the sapodilla, though that is also one fruit I miss!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-23485667849302644212012-02-04T16:23:35.880+11:002012-02-04T16:23:35.880+11:00It's more mangosteen than duku langsat, I thin...It's more mangosteen than duku langsat, I think, so you might still like it. Can just buy a couple to try! ;)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-85807755669340266792012-02-04T16:22:22.042+11:002012-02-04T16:22:22.042+11:00I was happy with the batch I got, which were smoot...I was happy with the batch I got, which were smooth and firm, but not too hard. I've since bought a softer batch, which seemed a bit riper and sweeter. Enjoyed both batches. Not sure about the spotty ones though! I would hazard a guess that they were overripe or not stored properly?leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-15883957787775968662012-02-04T16:19:21.043+11:002012-02-04T16:19:21.043+11:00Thanks Kelly. I had fun learning about the achacha...Thanks Kelly. I had fun learning about the achacha fruit too. If you like mangosteens you will almost certainly like it.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-47109833450184936402012-02-02T21:34:12.779+11:002012-02-02T21:34:12.779+11:00A lovely profile of a lovely fruit - thanks for sh...A lovely profile of a lovely fruit - thanks for sharing. You do have a lovely way with words.The Food Sagehttp://thefoodsage.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-81582739607693521582012-02-02T14:25:34.981+11:002012-02-02T14:25:34.981+11:00I've never seen one of these, they look delici...I've never seen one of these, they look delicious! I'm going to have to see if I can find any near me. Thanks!Sarah Lienardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530979476207036892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-47861365704877324652012-02-02T13:47:47.329+11:002012-02-02T13:47:47.329+11:00Oooh, I love something new to try! Thank you for ...Oooh, I love something new to try! Thank you for posting about these, I will have to seek them out.Lisa @ Blithe Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044161376528094256noreply@blogger.com