Introduction and quick guide on Penang Fresh Tropical Fruits
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As a visitors to Penang be it locals or
foreigner, you might already be
familiarize with common vegetables
and fruits such as carrots, bananas,
tomatoes, watermelon and cabbages.
What we are going to provide to you
here will be nifty guide that
concentrate mostly on home grown
fruits that can only be found in tropical
weather of Asia.
Some of the local fruits are seasonal,
which means they only available during
certain month of the year. This
tropical fruit comes in an array of
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vibrant colors, amazing flavors, strange shapes and great aromas. Let us begins
with:
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Durian - Famously known as "The King of Fruits", durian
wasn't named for nothing! The aroma, shape and taste
of the fruit is just extraordinary and definitely an
acquired taste. It can be eaten fresh, as a taffy, and
candy or even ice-cream. Previously, the durian is a
seasonal fruit but because of popular demand, this
fruits is sold almost everyday. More on durian...
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Jackfruit - In terms of aroma & flavor, jackfruit is second
to the durian. Jackfruit comes in two varieties that are
given two different names in Malay; Nangka & Cempedak.
Nangka has fibrous and crunchy yellow flesh and can be
cooked in a Malay curry where as for cempedak; it is a
more durian-like texture with different taste and can be
fried in batter.
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Mangosteen - Light sweet and juicy mangosteen
provides a delicate taste of fresh tropical fruit. The
fruits are purple in color and can be found at road
side stall. The flesh inside is white in color.
While eating, watch out for the juice of the fruit
and skin that can stain clothing permanently.
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Langsat (Lansium domesticum) - This is one of the
most sought after fruits in Malaysia. The flavor of the
langsat ranges from tart to lightly sweet. The grey skin
exudes a sticky sap while the seed is extremely bitter.
Normally Langsat grows in bunches and is usually sold
by using weight.
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Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) - Rambutan
resembles a lychee with hair. In Malay term, "rambut"
means hair. The flesh of rambutan and lychee are
almost similar in color, texture and taste. The skin of
the rambutan is turning red when it is ripe and is sold by
weight or in canned type as syrup.
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Return from Fresh Tropical Fruits to Malaysian Cuisine
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Return from Fresh Tropical Fruits to Penang Vacations (Home Page)
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