TAMARILLO
The tamarillo is related to the potato and tomato families. It is a fruit that is mostly native to the Peruvian Andes and parts of Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia. Tamarillos are egg-shaped and have a glossy, smooth skin and a golden apricot-colored flesh with seeds and a stem. They have a tart, tomato flavor with a meaty texture.
Checking for ripeness
Look for firm, heavy tamarillos. Tamarillos are ripe when the fruit yields slightly to pressure and comes fragrant. Once ripe, refrigerate for up to one week.
Preparation
Tamarillos, available both in gold and red colored skins, must be peeled either by using a peeler or by setting in boiling water to slip off the skin. They can be baked or used in chutneys, relishes and sweet and sour sauces. Try cooking with bananas to balance the "aspic" flavor.
Nutrition
60 percent vitamin C with 4 grams of fiber
More exotic produce ideas:
Feijoas
Golden solo sunrise papaya
Kumquats
Lychee
Mangos
Eggplant
Sugar snap peas
Asparagus
Tomatoes
Bell peppers
Brussel sprouts
Cantaloupe
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Look for firm, heavy tamarillos. Tamarillos are ripe when the fruit yields slightly to pressure and comes fragrant. Once ripe, refrigerate for up to one week.
Preparation
Tamarillos, available both in gold and red colored skins, must be peeled either by using a peeler or by setting in boiling water to slip off the skin. They can be baked or used in chutneys, relishes and sweet and sour sauces. Try cooking with bananas to balance the "aspic" flavor.
Nutrition
60 percent vitamin C with 4 grams of fiber
More exotic produce ideas:
Feijoas
Golden solo sunrise papaya
Kumquats
Lychee
Mangos
Eggplant
Sugar snap peas
Asparagus
Tomatoes
Bell peppers
Brussel sprouts
Cantaloupe
More from Phil Lempert:
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