Sunday, October 12, 2008

Thai fruits - Musk Melon



Thai fruits

Common Name : Musk melon

Scientific Name : Cucumis melo L.

Color : light green skin;yellow slightly to orange flesh

Taste : sweet

Shape : oval

Availibility : All year

Peak Period : Oct. - Mar.

Preparation And Eating The flesh can be slice , cuped and scoped into ball. Use a knife to slice the fruit lengthways from its stalk into 6 pieces. Peel with a knife by passsing the blade between the skin and the flesh, keeping the flesh stay on skin. Cut the flesh into pieces crosswise arrange them on a plate.

Uses : Eaten fresh or eaten with syrup and coconut milk.

Storage : 4-7 days at ambient temperature


Thai fruits

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