Features of the preparation of citrus fruit. TOP 4 best step-by-step recipes with pomelo. Video recipes.
Pomelo is a large citrus fruit that tastes like grapefruit, but is sweeter and more aromatic. Its other names are pompelius, sheddock. It was first brought to Europe from China, where it symbolizes prosperity and prosperity. In the CIS countries, the fruit is not yet as famous as its "younger brother" grapefruit, but thanks to its unusual taste and benefits, it is rapidly gaining popularity.
Features of cooking pomelo
The pomelo comes from the Citrus genus, so almost the same rules apply to it as to all members of this genus. Basic recommendation: Always remove membranes from citrus slices, as they are very bitter and can ruin any dish.
When choosing a fruit, be guided by its weight, size and appearance. The heavier the fruit, the juicier it is. The peel must be uniform in color, with a color of moderate saturation, without dark areas and dots, otherwise there is a risk of getting unripe, treated with chemicals or rotten fruit. The shaddock should be tight but resilient. A pleasant citrus aroma with a slight bitterness should emanate from the peel. The best time to buy fruit is January and February.
Tips for making pomelo:
- First you need to process the fruit. Its surface may contain wax, which is applied for a long storage and transportation period. Citrus must be thoroughly rinsed with warm water under the tap or dipped in a bowl of water for half an hour, to which a couple of tablespoons of soda are added. Then you should pour boiling water over the sheddok.
- Next, you need to remove the peel. It is used depending on the recipe or thrown away. There are 2 ways to peel the skin - with your hands and with a knife. For the first method, you need to make a small cross-shaped incision at the top of the head and start cleaning from there. For the second, the fruit is divided into 4 parts, then the peel is carefully cut off from each. Also, do not forget about removing the septum between the slices, film and seeds.
- When working with fruit, the knife should be very sharp so that as little juice as possible is released during cutting.
- Like any other citrus, pomelo is most tasty and healthy fresh. Remember that it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks unpeeled and up to 3 days unpeeled.
- If the sheddock is unripe, then it is left in a dark, dry place at room temperature to ripen for 2-3 weeks.
Note! The rind of the fruit can be used as a salad bowl by carefully removing the pulp from it. For this, the largest fruits are usually selected. You can also remove the aromatic zest from the peel and use it as an additive to cold and hot dishes and drinks.
- Servings - 4
- Cooking time - 4 hours
