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This large, round citrus fruit originates from Southeast Asia and provides the body with many nutrients like vitamins, minerals, potassium, and fibre. It requires hot and humid climatic conditions to grow. It is known by many names, including Chakota, Karuna, Pamparapanasa, and Batabilebu, across India and Asia. As per the National Library of Medicine, the vitamin C in pomelo strengthens immunity, while fibre promotes digestion. The potassium in the fruit helps regulate blood pressure.
It is a part of many dishes, like salads, salsa, cocktails, and many more. Pomelo peel can be used to make marmalade and can also be eaten with chocolate. Pomelo flowers are used in perfume-making. The essential oils from this flower are very popular in the perfume industry. It is often eaten raw, but the rind and leaves are used in Asian cooking for various sweet and salty dishes.
Here are 8 delicious recipes made with pomelo fruit to try:
Pomelo Fried Rice
This tasty pomelo fried rice dish comes together in just 20 minutes with garlic, onions, chicken, and vegetables. You can even make a hollowed-out pomelo skin as an edible bowl for serving this fried rice. The combination of flavours and textures makes this an easy and refreshing recipe.
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Pomelo Salad
Pomelo salad is a refreshing appetiser made by combining chunks of pomelo fruit with roasted coconut, peanuts, and ground chicken. The salad is then tossed with a dressing of chilly, shallot, lemongrass, lime juice, soy sauce, and fresh herbs like mint and cilantro to give it a balance of flavours and textures. This easy-to-make salad makes a perfect starter or side dish.
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Pomelo Sorbet with Ginger and Basil
To make a refreshing pomelo sorbet, first cut the fruit in half and carefully remove the flesh. Be sure to peel away any remaining fruit from the hollowed rind. Arrange the fruit in a lined pan and freeze until solid. Then blend the frozen pomelo with coconut water, ginger, lime, honey, basil and salt until smooth and creamy. Pour the sorbet into the freezer container to set completely before slicing or scooping.
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Pomelo Salsa
This dish works well with tortilla chips, but try it in tacos, burritos, or as a topping for grilled vegetables, tofu, or tempeh. To make this salad, carefully remove the thick, white pith and seeds from the pomelo. Break the segments into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, gently toss the pomelo with the onion, garlic, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Add chunks of pineapple and a touch of chili. Mix everything together, and garnish with torn basil before serving.
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Spiced Pomelo Fruit Cocktail
Simmer sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in water to dissolve the sugar and infuse flavour. Strain the cooled, spiced simple syrup into a jar. Then mix pomelo juice, tequila, and the syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with lime and pomelo for a refreshing cocktail.
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Mango-Pomelo-Sago Dessert
Mango pomelo sago is a refreshing dessert that originated in Hong Kong. The chilled mangoes and pomelo provide a sweet base for the soft sago pearls. Add creamy coconut and evaporated milk to this mixture. Chill for an hour before serving.
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Pomelo Salad, Bengali Style
The Bengali-style pomelo salad is called Jambura Makha. Carefully peel away the thick skin of pomelo. Toss pomelo with sliced red onion, cilantro leaves, and green chilies in a bowl.
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Let the salad rest before serving so that all the flavours are blended together. This easy, chopped salad makes for a tasty side dish with meals.
Also read: Pomelo Chaat: The Tangy Autumn Fruit
Pomelo Citrus Bars
These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. The crumbly shortbread crust provides a delicious base for the lemon pomelo curd topping.
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Dusted with powdered sugar, the bars look as good as they taste. These bars are a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or backyard get-togethers.
