Description and composition of exotic fruits. What are the healing properties of the fruit? Are there any contraindications to the use of davidsonia. Culinary recipes. Also, davidsonia should not be consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding women, since there is a risk that the exotic fruit will weaken the child's immune system and impair the absorption of minerals.
How are davidsonia fruits eaten
In New South Wales, the sour type of davidsonia is cultivated. Then, on the basis of the fruits, jams, sauces, liqueurs and sparkling wines are prepared.
Davidsonia is characterized by the sour taste of green pepper and grass. For this reason, before adding to food, it is recommended to grind the fruits with sugar in a 1: 1 ratio. So, fresh Davidson plum is practically not used.
To extract the extract from the fruit, you must wait until they are overripe. Then the davidsonium is dried for several weeks and only after that the extract of the valuable components is made.
Davidson Plum Recipes
The exotic Davidson plum is used as a natural color for colorless dishes. They take on a pale pink hue. And the acidity in the fruit balances jams, yoghurts, chutneys and sauces. Berries are added to both main and dessert dishes.
The following are popular davidsonia recipes:
- Plum sauce … A pound of davidsonia is combined in a saucepan with a glass of water, 300 grams of powdered sugar, a glass of dry red wine, an anise star and a cinnamon stick. Cook the ingredients for about 50-60 minutes over low heat. The plum should lose its shape. After that, the mixture is thrown into a colander and pounded until smooth. Continue cooking the sauce until half of the liquid has evaporated. At your own discretion, add salt, a teaspoon of melted butter and mix thoroughly. The sauce is great for baked poultry.
- Diet salad … Rhubarb stalk, davidsonia and persimmon are cut into thin slices. Season the ingredients with sugar and salt. Chili powder can be added if desired. The dish is cooked in 5 minutes and looks very original.
- Satsebeli sauce … 2 kilograms of Davidson plum is washed, cut in half and pitted. Then 100 grams of peeled garlic, 50 grams of chili peppers and 200 grams of walnuts are passed through a meat grinder. The resulting puree is seasoned with a tablespoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper and a glass of sugar. The mixture is put on low heat and cooked for 25-33 minutes. Then the sauce is poured into sterilized jars and rolled up. Store in a cool and dark place.
- Grilled vegetable salad … Chop 2 eggplants into slices, red bell peppers into cubes and white onions into half rings. The ingredients are grilled. A kilogram of davidsonium is washed, cut in half and the bones are removed. Then they are also fried to a caramel state. At this time, prepare the dressing. In a container, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, a teaspoon of liquid honey, dried basil and red paprika. Then all the ingredients are mixed and poured with the resulting dressing. You can also add feta cheese. The salad goes well with fried meat.
- Sand biscuit with davidsonia … 100 grams of canned pineapples are soaked in 50 grams of brandy. 200 grams of wheat flour, 100 grams of butter, a chicken egg and 150 grams of sugar are combined in a container. Pineapples are added to the ingredients. The dough is kneaded and rolled out on baking paper.100 grams of mascarpone cheese is spread on it. Then put the davidsonia cut into slices and sprinkle everything with sugar. The edges of the dough are pulled together. The pie is placed in the oven for half an hour at a temperature of 200 degrees.
- Cake with davidsonia and custard … In a container, combine 2 chicken eggs, a pinch of salt, a bag of baking powder and vanillin, 150 grams of sugar. Beat with a blender. In another bowl, beat 100 grams of sugar and a glass of 20% sour cream. Then add 2 cups of sifted flour and knead the dough. Divide it into 3 parts. Each part is laid out separately on baking dishes and placed in a preheated oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 170-180 degrees. 200 ml of milk is boiled. In a cup, mix 100 ml of milk at room temperature with a dry custard mixture. This mass is added to boiling milk and boiled until thickened. It is necessary to constantly stir the cream so that it does not burn to the bottom. Beat 150 grams of butter and cooled cream until smooth with a blender. 300 grams of davidsonium is washed, cut in half and pitted. Then each layer of the cake is covered with custard and plums. Place the cake in the refrigerator. 40 grams of dark chocolate, 20 grams of butter and a tablespoon of milk are combined in a container. Place in the microwave for a minute. The melted homogeneous mass is stirred, poured into a pastry syringe and decorated with a cooled cake.
- Rice pudding with davidsonia … Put 180 grams of rice, a bag of vanilla sugar, lemon zest and 4 tablespoons of sugar in a container. 500 ml of milk and a tablespoon of butter are poured here. Bring the ingredients to a boil and simmer over low heat for 12-15 minutes. Separate the yolks from the whites in two eggs and beat them with 100 grams of sugar. Whisk the whites with a pinch of salt. All ingredients are mixed. A pound of davidsonium is washed, cut in half, pitted and distributed in molds. Top them with rice mixture and sprinkle with breadcrumbs with zest. The molds are placed in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.
Davidsonia goes well with both vegetables and fruits. Sage, basil, thyme and rosemary will add a special piquant taste to the fruit.
Interesting facts about davidsonia
The Australian aborigines call the tree oorei. In ancient times, rituals and even sacrifices were carried out around it.
Davidsonian fruits contain more antioxidants than blueberries. They are credited to the super-plant group of Australia.
The berry extract is actively used in the manufacture of skin care cosmetics. It has a beneficial effect on cell regeneration, copes with acne with an antimicrobial agent, whitens age spots, makes the epidermis elastic and has anti-aging properties. Biologically active components relieve inflammation, stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, and significantly reduce the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
The optimum temperature for fruiting and growing Davidson plum is + 17-26 degrees Celsius. It is also worth noting that the tree is shade-tolerant.
The Davidson plum is listed in the Red Book as it is on the verge of extinction.
From Latin, the scientific name "Davidsonia pruriens" is translated as "Davidsonia, which causes itching." This definition is due to the peculiarity of the leaves of the plant. If you touch the lowered stems, then there will be an uncomfortable sensation and irritation on the skin.
Davidsonia is characterized by caulifloria: flowers and, accordingly, fruits develop directly on thick branches of a tree or trunk.
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Davidsonia has a specific sour taste and gives dishes a special piquancy. Also, the fruit should be included in the diet for those who want to lose extra pounds, since it contains few calories and will speed up metabolic processes in the body.
