While shopping at one of my favorite stores (a grocery store, obviously!), I came across this:
How interesting is that? Of course, I had to get one to try for myself!
Some quick research revealed:
- referred to as fingered citron, because the fruit splits at the opposite end of the tree’s stem forming segments that have a wild finger-like appearance
- flesh is void of juice, pulp and seeds
Uses include:
- Infuse light spirits such as vodka, flavor sugar or salt for use in other recipes
- substitute anywhere standard lemon zest is requested
- slice into strips and candy the peel in simple syrup
The taste was quite interesting. It was a tad sweeter than regular lemon, but definitely not as sweet as an orange. I don’t know that I’d go out of my way to buy it again, but it was a fun experiment! If I had it, a candied peel recipe or citron salt look like great ideas.
Have you ever seen or used this before? Buddha’s Hand was definitely a new-to-me item!
I’m off to make green smoothies–gotta keep up with the challenge! Have a great day!
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I’ve never seen something like that before! How bizarre. I wouldn’t even know how to prepare it.
I’ve seen it at the store but have never tried it… You seem pretty brave when it comes to trying new things
It’s fun trying new things! I love starfruit, which looks weird too.
I’ve never seen that! Verrry weird looking, but I’d so buy it if I saw it.
I’ve never seen anything like that before either!
I’ve seen them at Caputos, hadn’t picked one up to try yet.
We aren’t doing the green smoothies everyday but I made one today. Lemme know if any of yours come out brown hehe I’ve done it before but today’s combination didn’t taste how it looked lol
Wicked! I’ve never seen such a thing before but I must admit everytime I go to a Chinese supermarket I bump into something really cool. While I was in Mexico I tried starfruit and granadilla. They tasted good but I doubt I’d actually buy them because they’re expensive.
Once again yay for green smoothies
I’ve seen those at Whole Foods and always wondered how they tasted or what you could do with them. I love the idea of infusing vodka or candying them. I’m sure it would make a pretty Christmas gift!
I’ve never experimented with them, but have heard of them… I’m not even sure I’ve seen them in the market. What a fun experiment!
That looks like Mariano’s! They have some odd stuff, but I”ve never seen it before.
Favor it ask for a coworker…any recommendations for Thai food in AH? I wasn’t sure where the best place was and figured i would ask : )
I’ve seen those before, and had no idea what you’d do with them. Thanks to you, now I know =)
I see these at The Fresh market all the time, and really want to try one–but they’re ridiculously expensive there (like, $6 each). I had no idea it was citrus-y even, I was under the impression it was going to be vaguely squash-like. Hmm, guess I’ll just buy a lemon until I find one on sale to experiment with.
I always see them on sale at WFM but I never buy them…they look so scary to me. I applaud your daring and adventurousness (and now I know I probably would not enjoy one
You find some of the most interesting produce! I love your adventurism
Cool, isn’t it? I see them from time to time. I’m allergic to oranges, so I’m not eager to try a new citrus, but I did get one of these to make a recipe for the rest of the family. I was making a Julekake and that required candied citron. I wasn’t too impressed with the ingredients in the store bought candied citron and I was going to use David Leibovitz’s recipe, but…. well, I bought my Buddha’s hand from the discounted produce shelf for 99 cents (they are usually quite expensive) and I didn’t get around to the recipe in time. Perhaps next year.