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Kiwano: Exotic Taste and Fascinating Appearance

Kiwano, also known as the African horned cucumber, is a unique fruit with a distinctive appearance and interesting taste. Its shape resembles an elongated melon, but its color can vary from green to yellow to orange or red, depending on the variety. Kiwano has a bumpy skin that hides a bright green pulp with a jelly-like consistency.

The pulp is full of small but firm seeds. The taste of a fully ripe kiwano can be compared to a delicate combination of cucumber, kiwi and banana. Unripe fruits have a more sour taste with a more pronounced vegetable component, which is ideal for those who prefer less sweet dishes.

Use in the kitchen

Kiwano is great in both sweet and savory dishes. The juicy pulp is mainly consumed along with the seeds, or juice. The fruits are most often halved and the pulp is simply scooped out with a spoon. If you want to get the juice, you can strain the pulp through a sieve. Kiwano will add a unique touch to all kinds of fruit and vegetable salads, jams or refreshing drinks.

The decorative appearance of kiwano is ideal for unconventional serving - the emptied peels can be used as original bowls for ice cream, creams or fruit salads.

Recipe tip: Exotic fruit salad

We will need: kiwano, pomegranate, mango, lime, honey and mint leaves.

Halve the kiwano and scoop out the pulp into a bowl. Cut the mango into cubes and remove the pomegranate seeds.
Prepare a dressing of lime juice and honey, which you then mix with the prepared fruit.
Finally, add chopped mint and serve in kiwano shells.
Enjoy!

Storage

Store kiwano at room temperature, where it will ripen and acquire its characteristic flavor. However, it is recommended to consume the fruits as soon as possible, as they are not suitable for long-term storage.

Thanks to its colorful variety and interesting taste, kiwano is becoming an increasingly popular addition to the diet and a stylish decorative element. Try it yourself and discover the magic of this exotic fruit!

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