How to Eat Fresh Hyuganatsu Peel off the yellow rind to expose the fluffy and edible, white mesocarp. Slice the fruit, leaving lots of fluffy white skin on top. Enjoy it on its own, with some sugar lightly sprinkled on top if you have a sweeter tooth, or lightly dip your fruit into soy sauce as though it were sashimi!
Other Ways to Enjoy Hyuganatsu • Squeeze out the juice! Drink it alone or part of a juice blend. • Cocktails or fruit wine • Salad dressings and other sauces • Sorbet, pudding, jelly or other desserts • Both the fruit and its peeled skin can be added to salads • Add small pieces to your gyoza for a citrus kick • Make marmalade using the rind Peel the skin, cut the flesh into blocks and add them to boiling water to remove any trace of sour flavor. If you like, add some sugar or maple syrup to the water to further enhance their sweetness! Then, dehydrate the fruit pieces, as you would persimmon or mango. Finally, coat them in melted chocolate, let the chocolate reharden, and remember to pace yourself as you enjoy these tasty treats!
How to choose the perfect hyuganatsu: Avoid scratches and discolored parts on the surface. Choose shiny and bright yellow fruits. When you hold the fruit in your hand, it should feel heavily packed and firm with juice. While the fruit can be kept in the fridge for up to a month to maintain freshness, it’s always best to eat them as soon as possible. APRIL 2015
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