The cuisine of Thailand is notable for its spiciness and spices. A logical conclusion of such a meal can and should be fruit - fresh, juicy, refreshing. They are good for breakfast, because they give the body the necessary charge of vivacity and energy. In the sunny kingdom of Thailand, there are so many that tourists just run their eyes. They are everywhere - in bazaars, in shops, restaurants and just on trees. I want to try everything at once. We bring to your attention a brief overview of the exotic and extremely interesting fruits of Thailand.
At once it is necessary to make a reservation that most of them can be purchased from us, practically in any large supermarket. But it's better not to take risks, so as not to spoil your impression, because these withered crushed fruits have little in common with the fresh, freshly assembled brothers.
So, let's start the tasting.
Pomelo
A large citrus fruit, with the size of an average melon, with reddish flesh, moderately sour and bitter-sweet. Most of all in appearance it resembles a huge grapefruit of elongated form with a green, yellow and sometimes reddish skin, and to taste, in principle, is similar. Contains many vitamins A and C. In Thailand, you can buy it already cleaned and packed in food film. It is best to enjoy it in its season - from July to October.
Dragons Fruit
It looks like a large oblong apple. Under the bright pink skin, a dense flesh of white, red or pink flowers is hidden in a variety of small bones throughout the volume, like in kiwi. To taste like a strawberry.
According to many tourists, perhaps, one of the most delicious Thai fruits. Oblong, with a smooth glossy skin of green, yellow and red colors, which is easily cleaned. Inside - a large bone, which, however, is easily separated from the ripe dense juicy fibrous pulp, which has a wonderful aroma and sweet taste. However, with it it is necessary to be more cautious - in large quantities mango causes indigestion.
Lychee
A small round berry with a dense hard skin of red color, under which hides a white, juicy and sweet-tart pulp. It is widely used in Thai cuisine for desserts, drinks, ice cream. Season litchi lasts from April to July.
Durian
The king of Thailand's fruit, which does not leave anyone indifferent, is either adored or disliked. Under the hard green peel with spines hidden yellow pulp consistency of sour cream, which at first does not have a special smell, but tastes like a sweet dough. But literally in 15 minutes it is oxidized and begins to "smell" rot.
Mangosteen
The Queen of Fruits is the best addition to a specific durian, thanks to a refreshing, tender taste that neutralizes the unusual aroma and, as a result, forms a delicious combination with it. Try better from mid-April through mid-October.
Guava
Looks like a little green apples. The flesh is pink, filled with small solid seeds, has a bitter-sweet taste.
Jackfruit
The largest Thai fruit - the weight of individual fruits reaches 20 kg. Sold, as a rule, in a purified form. Its light yellow flesh looks like a pastille and in its raw form is adored by local kids.
Carambola
Yellow oblong fruit, consisting of longitudinal lobules and in a section similar to a star. Ripe cannon is sweet, with a rich floral aroma.
Rambutan
A small oval fruit covered with villi. The skin is easily peeled off, exposing a juicy white flesh with a small bone inside. The larger and rosier he looks, the more sweet and juicy - inside. You can buy it from April to October.
