The persimmon is a tropical fruit, orange-yellow, juicy and sweet. In the broadest sense, its shape is reminiscent of a tomato. It contains many vitamins, potassium, magnesium and phosphate. Ripe organically grown fruits can be eaten with the peel on. However, you should peel the persimmon fruits that are sold in normal supermarkets due to the risk of pesticides. Peeled persimmons are also recommended for use in the kitchen.
How do you peel a persimmon correctly?
To properly peel a persimmon, use a peeler or sharp knife and peel the fruit like you would an apple. Start under the base of the fruit and peel downward in rounds. Remove the inedible fruit leaves with a knife.
Peel persimmons correctly
Ripe persimmon fruits can be eaten with the peel provided they have not been sprayed with chemicals. However, the peel has a special taste that not everyone likes. Then you should definitely peel the persimmons. Even if you want to use the fruit in exotic dishes, it will be tastier if the peel is removed before use.
Tips and tricks for preparing and then preparing the fruits
If you want to consume persimmons, you need to determine the ripeness of the fruit. If you choose unripe specimens, they are inedible due to their bitter substances. Wait until the persimmons are really soft. Then its taste is a little reminiscent of melon and has a vanilla aroma.
- Now take a peeler or a sharp knife and peel the persimmons like an apple.
- Start under the base of the fruit and peel downwards in rounds.
- Finally, remove the inedible fruit leaves with a knife.
- If the persimmon is already very soft, peeling it will be problematic. Then you can divide the fruit better and remove the pulp from the peel with a spoon.
- Divide the fruit by cutting completely around the fruit with the knife.
- Take the persimmons apart and remove the fruit base.
- Now quarter the persimmons and remove the inedible seeds from the inside.
- Finally, use the knife to carefully peel off the skin from all quarters.
Preparation of persimmons
As soon as the persimmons have been removed from their shells, they can be further processed. Cut into cubes, they decorate every salad. But you can also sauté the persimmons in the roasting mixture as a basis for a tasty sauce and cook them until you have a creamy sauce. Of course, persimmon fruits are ideal for desserts, fruit salads or refreshing shakes.
