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• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

Kiwano melon is a melon that originated in the Kalahari desert and is known by many other names such as Horned Melon, Melano, African Horned Cucumber, Jelly Melon (Jelly Melon), and Headged Gourd. Ripe Kiwano melons have a combination of cucumber, kiwi and banana. So how to enjoy this interesting fruit? Here is the guide for you.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing Kiwano Melons

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   Choose a fully ripe Kiwano. Ripe kiwano will have an orange peel and spines. Squeeze it gently to check the fruit's elasticity and make sure it isn't hard and green. For unripe kiwano melons purchased at the store, wait for the fruit to turn orange before serving.

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   Wash. Although the skin will be removed, it is recommended that you wash the kiwano before cutting it to avoid any pesticides or other chemicals on the outside of the peel sticking while using the knife.

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   Cut the fruit in half horizontally. Then set the half aside. This is the best way to cut and enjoy the Kiwano melon.
   • If you want to scoop out the seeds for other cooking uses or for a fruit salad, cut them vertically to make it easier to scoop. So, depending on the purpose of use, you can choose the right cutting method.
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Part 2 of 3: Enjoying the Kiwano Separately

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   Hold half of the fruit at mouth level. Slowly, but firmly, squeeze the watermelon. Each small blue wrap will contain one seed almost like the seed of a cucumber. When lightly squeezed, the seeds will easily surface.

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   Enjoy. Kiwano melon seeds are edible like pomegranate seeds, but the taste will be slightly pale. The best part to enjoy is the sweet green flesh surrounding the seed. You can take a small bite and then remove the seed and spit it out, or take a large bite and chew the whole seed.
   • If you do not like to eat seeds, use your teeth to gently bite into the seed bag. Then, use the upper and lower teeth to suck the seed. Be sure to bite to keep the seeds on the outside of the teeth with the juice still in your mouth.

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   Consider scooping out the seeds. If you like, you can also scoop the kiwano seeds into a bowl and use a spoon to enjoy. This way, it's easier to break apart the green seed bags and you don't have to bury your face in the melon. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Cooking Kiwano Fruits

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   Add kiwano berries to a fruit salad. Like kiwifruit, the kiwano can add a beautiful color to a salad and will be a surprise for diners. Simply combine banana, mango, melon, and a handful of Kiwano to create an eye-catching summer fruit salad.

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   Use Kiwano melons to decorate your barbecue. Have you prepared a grilled steak or grilled rib? So instead of sprinkling mushrooms or cheese, sprinkle some Kiwano seeds over the meat for a few minutes before enjoying to create a unique highlight and slightly sour taste for the dish.

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   Make Salsa with Kiwano melons. Scoop the kiwano seeds into a bowl and mix with:
   • Juice of a lemon
   • One clove of garlic
   • A handful of chopped cilantro
   • Scallion or 1/8 onion
   • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
   • Mix with a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the mixture and use Salsa to decorate meat, grilled vegetables or served with French fries.

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   Use Kiwano berries to decorate cocktails. Sprinkle a few kiwano seeds into a glass of champagne before pouring Mimosa red wine into a glass or to accentuate a Gin And Tonic cocktail instead of sliced ​​lemons.

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   Recipe the Intergalactic Nebula cocktail. First, scoop the kiwano seeds and place them in a cup. Then, pour the red grape juice into ¾ cup. Next, scoop the kiwano seeds and add them to the cup. The seeds and juices will form beautiful layers. Stir well and enjoy. advertisement

Advice

• You can use a straw to absorb the remaining seeds in the bowl.
• Cut off the horn if it feels difficult to handle. The spikes (horns) should be spaced too large for easier handling of fruit.
• The whole seeds can be squeezed into a bowl to enjoy without worrying about the horned crust.
• Seal and store uneaten kiwifruit in the refrigerator.
• Dry the pods and save them for use in the cooking process. Pack the pods in a paper towel. Be sure to change the towels when they feel damp to avoid moldy peels.
• Make sure the kiwano is cold before you cook it.

Warning

• While not dangerous, the kiwano fruit thorns can be very sharp. Therefore, you should be careful when handling the fruit.

What you need

• Kiwano melons
• Knife
• Bowl