The Indispensable Side of Poncia



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Atsara

Atsara is one of the best foods served after eating pork dishes. It is one of the foods you shouldn't miss when attending a poncia which is termed as the "indispensable side of poncia".

Atsara is mainly grated green papaya, mixed with peeled and julienned carrots, ginger and turmeric, sliced garlic, bell pepper and red onion, and raisins. The mixture is steeped in sweetened vinegar.

And because papaya is laxative, it is believed to flush away all the excesses shoveled in during the feast.

In Filipino, atsara refers to anything pickled.