Persimmon - kaki Fruit

[woe10]

For all you health addicts in Fuerte. It´s the season for the best Persimmon Fruits (Kaki in Spanish). These are my favourite fruit, and they have some great ones in Spar at Atlantico at the moment. Also known as the "Fruit Of The Gods", they are so good for you. Low in fat, no cholesterol, high in fibre and carotenes. High in anti-oxidents that attack cancer causing free radicals, good for combating piles and hiccups, and lower blood pressure. There´s almost nothing they´re not good for. Eat it whole, peeled or not, although the skin´s a bit thick. Great for making smoothies too. One a day will keep the doctor away. They look like a large orange tomato. Google "Nutrition Persimmon" for more info, Yummy.

[kevin2003]

Always wondered what they were.Must try one soon.Thanks Woe.[]

[woe10]

I know a lot of people wonder what they are, that´s why I posted it. Enjoy;)

[nacnud]

Much underated fruit my favs are as a salsa with fish and as a moist bread or of course by themselfs,also works with other fruits especially pommeganate.

[pescatore]

I had some a few weeks back when in Fuerte along with some fantastic Canarian mangoes, they were really good, choose the ones that slightly give when gently squeezed

[Paddster]

Can you send me some woe ?
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[appy ammer]

i think fergie needs some;)

[Paddster]

Agreed.......[]

[woe10]

quote:Originally posted by appy ammer

i think fergie needs some;)

Could do with Sam Allardyce right now;)

[annalivia]

Thanks for the info Woe. I bought some of these delicious fruit today. Lidl in Ireland have them on special offer this week. I wouldn't have tried them but for you. They are also called Sharon fruit. Yummy.
Nacnud have you the salsa recipe? Thanks.

[pennylane]

These are gorgeous

[IsThisForumStillGoingWow]

Here you are Ann, 2 recipes to choose from, both very similar [] Cilantro is Spanish for coriander btw

http://www.homemakers.com/food-and-recipes/persimmon-salsa/r/7484

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-persimmon-salsa-10000001687602/

[phylliso]

So that's what they are! We had them in November - had never seen them before but absolutely delicious!

[nacnud]

my recipies are prob not a million miles from the ones Hev has posted but the beauty of salsa is u can play arround with what you have , here is my one:

3 persimmons, chopped, skinned or not depends on ur preference
juice of 1 orange
small green pepper, chopped fine
1  jalapeno or serrano chili, chopped fine remove seeds
half of a cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped or scallions
juice of 1/2 of a lemon
Bunch of fresh Corriander chopped well
salt
throw into a bowl and mix well

[annalivia]

Thanks Hev and nacnud, will give it a try soon.

[Carlo]

Much prefer nisperos.

[emmi]

I LOVE nisperos too, but the ones in the supermarkets look bl**dy awful mostly.  Eaten fresh from the tree is the only way for me! My friend on the mainland has a garden full of them.........due for a visit I think!

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

Had some lovely nisperos from Inpescasar in Corralejo today. Has anyone tried growing the stones? I read somewhere that thay can grow 4 - 5m high so I was thinking of trying one in a large pot if I can get them to germinate, hoping the pot will reduce the height! []

[emmi]

I grew a nispero from a stone.  Took it back from Spain to UK.  It grew in a pot to about 5ft tall and I kept it outside summer and winter for 6 years.  Then along came a particularly vicious frost one Winter and it died.  Am currently trying again !

[salemslot]

Also known as Sharon fruit..

[TamaraEnLaPlaya]

Emmi - did you get any fruit on your pot grown nisperos?

[emmi]

No fruit, but it was outside in quite harsh condition on the seaside.  If it had been indoors, it is possible I suppose.

[emmi]

Apparently, the Nisperos are self- fertilizing, so if conditions are right should eventually produce fruit.