Or also called dragon fruit or “pitaya”. Originated and a native of South America, it was brought to Asia by Holland and France.I love the dragon fruit and Mummy said that she only saw it in existence maybe about 5-6 years ago. The local farmers only started planting the “pitaya” locally about 8 years ago.
Covered with pointed green-tipped scales, the dragon fruit is a spectacular sight in the inside. The translucent pearly-white or fuchsia-colored flesh is dotted with a mass of edible black seeds, (something like that of kiwi fruit) and has an appealing crunchy texture.
Its taste is sweet, with a slightly acidic melon-like flavor. Dragon fruits are best eaten ripe and cold. All you have to do is to slice the fruit into half, scoop the flesh with a spoon and whalla …
Apparently there is also a yellow colored species but Mummy has not seen it, so I have not had the opportunity to try it yet.
http://www.dragonfruit.com.my/
Enjoy ...
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Ask mummy to buy more often lor... :)
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