In late spring and early summer, pineapples are ripe for sale. Not only is pineapple sweet, but it is also extremely nutritious, making it a standout among tropical fruits. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, calcium and fiber, which are excellent for enhancing human immunity and promoting digestion.
However, it is not easy to choose a pineapple that is both sweet and juicy, and many people buy pineapples at home that are often sour or overripe. Today, I'm going to share tips from old growers on how to pick the perfect pineapple.
Tips for picking pineapples:
1. Look at the color
The ripe pineapple is yellow with a little green in color, so the pineapple has plenty of moisture and a crisp and sweet taste. If the pineapple is too green, it may not be fully ripe. On the other hand, if the pineapple is dark yellow or even brown, it may be overripe and will taste soft and not fresh.
2. Touch
Pinch the pineapple gently, the ripe pineapple should be firm and slightly soft. If the whole pineapple is very firm, it is not ripe, and if the whole pineapple is too soft, especially if the bottom feels noticeably soft, it is likely to be overripe.
3. Check the leaves
Many people ignore the leaves of pineapples when picking, which is actually the key to judging the freshness of pineapples. The fresh pineapple leaves are bright green and firm. If the leaves have turned yellow or even dried up, the pineapple may have been picked for a long time and its freshness has been greatly reduced.
4. Check the eyes and heart of the fruit
Choose a pineapple with a fresh and smaller core at the bottom, so that the heart inside the pineapple is also smaller, so that there is more meat. There is also the option of choosing a pineapple with a larger and sparse eye, which is usually sweeter.
5. Smell the smell
Smell the bottom of the pineapple lightly, and the ripe pineapple will give off a rich sweet aroma. If you can barely smell the aroma or smell of fermented sake, it is not recommended to buy such pineapples. The sweet aroma is one of the most intuitive ways to tell if a pineapple is ripe.
In addition to being eaten as a fruit, sweet pineapple is also good for cooking, and the following is a new way to eat pineapple.
Recommended recipe: Pineapple ancient meat
Ingredients: pineapple, tenderloin, half a large red pepper, half a green pepper, two tablespoons of cornstarch, seasoning
Steps:
1. Remove the hard core of the pineapple, cut it into small cubes and put it in a bowl, add water and a little salt to soak for a while, then drain the water and set aside.
2. Cut the tenderloin into small cubes, add cooking wine, pepper and a little salt, mix well, add egg yolk and marinate for a while. Large red and green peppers are cut into diamond-shaped pieces for later use.
3. Roll the marinated diced meat on cornstarch, heat the rapeseed oil to 6 hot, fry the diced meat until it is slightly yellow, and drain the oil. Heat the oil again until it is 7 hot, re-fry the diced meat until golden brown, remove and drain the oil.
4. Leave the bottom oil in the pot, add tomato paste, stir with a little water and sugar until melted, boil until slightly thick, add ingredients and quickly stir evenly, and wrap with tomato paste.
Conclusion: Choosing the right pineapple will not only allow you to enjoy its best flavor, but also make the most of its nutritional value and add more fun to your daily diet. Hopefully, these tips will help you pick the sweetest fruit. I'm Big Boss, and we'll see you tomorrow.