(Baonghean.vn) - The "persimmon tree" variety, widely grown in Nam Dan district, concentrated in the communes of Nam Thanh, Nam Xuan, Nam Anh, etc., is ripening this season. However, to achieve a delicious, sweet taste and ensure it's a "clean" product, local people have their own secrets.
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| This season, in the communes of Nam Thanh, Nam Xuan, Nam Anh, etc., we can see orchards of persimmon trees laden with fruit. This is a variety of persimmon with large, seedless fruits. When ripe, the fruit is bright yellow. Currently, persimmons are commonly sold in rural markets for 15-20 thousand dong/kg. Notably, buyers can sample them for free to avoid purchasing counterfeit persimmons. |
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| This is the time when people pick persimmons to soak in water. |
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| According to local tradition, although simple, the method must be done correctly to remove the astringency from persimmons. |
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| In particular, you need to know how to estimate the soaking time, because if you soak them for too long, the persimmons will become mushy and lose their sweetness, but if you don't soak them for long enough, they will taste astringent when eaten. |
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| After soaking, the persimmons are removed from the water and left for about 1-2 days to drain and allow the astringent sap to dissipate before being peeled and eaten. |
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| Interestingly, when you peel off the hard outer skin, you'll feel like there are sugar granules sticking to your hand. This is a characteristic of Nam Dan persimmons, giving them their unique sweet and delicious taste. |
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| This fruit is delicious and sweet, and especially "clean," so it's very popular, particularly as a gift for children. |
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| Along National Highway 46 from Muou Bridge to Nam Dan town, it's not difficult to spot locals selling this fruit. |
Pham Dong
