(Baonghean.vn) - The "rose apple" variety grown in large quantities in Nam Dan district, concentrated in the communes of Nam Thanh, Nam Xuan, Nam Anh... is ripening this season. However, to get the delicious taste and ensure that it is a "clean" gift, local people must have their own secrets.
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| This season, in the communes of Nam Thanh, Nam Xuan, Nam Anh,... we can see persimmon gardens laden with fruit. This is a large and seedless persimmon variety. When ripe, the fruit turns bright yellow. Currently, persimmons are commonly sold in rural markets for 15-20 thousand VND/kg. Notably, buyers can try them for free to avoid buying "non-genuine" persimmons. |
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| This is the time when people pick persimmons to soak. |
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| According to the secret of the people, although simple, it must be done correctly for the persimmons to no longer be astringent. |
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| In particular, you must know how to estimate the soaking time to just the right amount, because if you soak it for too long, the persimmons will easily become soft, reducing their sweetness, but if you don't soak it enough, it will be astringent when eaten. |
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| After soaking, the persimmons are taken out and left for about 1-2 days to drain and dissolve all the astringent resin, then the skin can be peeled off and eaten. |
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| It is worth mentioning that when peeling off the hard outer shell, holding a piece of persimmon, we will feel as if there are sugar grains stuck to our hands. That is the characteristic of persimmon, creating the unique sweet taste of Nam Dan persimmon. |
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| This is a delicious fruit, especially "clean" so many people like it, especially as a gift for children. |
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| Along Highway 46 from Muou Bridge to Nam Dan town, it is not difficult to see people selling this fruit. |
Pham Dong
