Kaki Fruit
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Deus Mortus
, Jun 09 2011 09:11 AM
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Deus Mortus
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 09:11 AM
Today I was walking through my neighbourhood grocery store and among the fruit I saw something I had never even heard of, a kaki fruit. Now a quick search found out that they taste somewhat like figs and can be eaten fresh, outside of that I have no idea what to do with it, considering it is a rather firm fruit, I would think poaching it with some aromatics might be nice, but then again, it might utterly destroy the fruit. So here is my question to you, what to do with it?
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Joe Blowe
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 09:23 AM
Heidi is correct -- it's a persimmon.
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Deus Mortus
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 10:41 AM
Ah so that's a persimmon, I had heard the word before but never seen a picture of one, I just ate one raw and it was really good, guess I'll go get some more tomorrow and try to make a pudding with them, or maybe a tarte. Either way, thanks for the help Joe and Heidi.
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Kouign Aman
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 11:42 AM
Specifically, its a Fuyu persimmon, which can be eaten while firm.
The bigger heartshaped fruit needs to be completely mushy to be tolerable or pleasant eating.
I've made pie with Fuyus. It didnt need sugar,and I tried to spice to match the slightly spicy taste the fruit has on its own.
They also make good puree, along the lines of an apple sauce, but smoother and sweeter.
The bigger heartshaped fruit needs to be completely mushy to be tolerable or pleasant eating.
I've made pie with Fuyus. It didnt need sugar,and I tried to spice to match the slightly spicy taste the fruit has on its own.
They also make good puree, along the lines of an apple sauce, but smoother and sweeter.
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Posted 09 June 2011 - 03:48 PM
Kaki is the Japanese word for persimmon. They are a wonderful fruit and I prefer to just eat them raw, but I have poached them with great success.
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