Buddha's Hand
While shopping today, I saw this delightfully exotic looking fruit, with the delightfully exotic name of Buddha's Hand.
Even thought it was $7.99 (Canadian), I still bought it.
After researching it on the internet, I realize that I have bought a rather large and expensive lemon rind. Apparently, Buddha's Hand is a citrus fruit with almost no pulp or juice primarily used for its zest.
It is still definitely worth a look.
Photo credits: Richard of Forbidden Planet
Even thought it was $7.99 (Canadian), I still bought it.
After researching it on the internet, I realize that I have bought a rather large and expensive lemon rind. Apparently, Buddha's Hand is a citrus fruit with almost no pulp or juice primarily used for its zest.
It is still definitely worth a look.
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Photo credits: Richard of Forbidden Planet
Comments
it looks so weird,like a hand or feet,but its unique and interesting,in fairness :)
Oh by the way, I came across from Ghee's blog.
It's nice meeting you Richard.
ghee: I agree it is very expensive, however, I like to try new things and consider the cost to be part of my "education". Usually, exotic fruits are disappointing ebcause they are never as sweet or flavourful as they are in their native lands.
raquel: thanks for dropping by. After visiting your blog I guessed that you came by way of ghee.
Okay, I bettter let you get back to baking lemon loaf now!!!!
ingrid: it is really cool. I had just finished watching some Dr. Who on You Tube before going shopping and I was drawn to its alienness.
MOI: I do not have a zester, I do have a grater, though. I also have a pomelo I want to save and candy the rind from.
sarah: I am glad you are inspired. It was the first time I had ever seen it and there were only two in the whole store.
I do think the Fruit allready has served it's mission: Joy. Thanks to your wonderful pictures.
=^i^=
"Budda's Hand" - what a name! I like it.
I never met this kind of fruit. (generally fruits are my favorite food). Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Take good care!
coffee fairy: I still think it is less intimidating than balut.
shoshana: so you have had this before?
krystyna: it certainly lives up to its name as an exotic fruit in this part of the world.