Custard Apples, Fabulous fruit series, Oil on canvas, 90 x 120cm
I wasn’t sure whether to use custard apples for C or save them till later and use them for T, they are called tao sura in Vietnam. The fruit may swap places as recipes and ideas come through.
The first time I ate these delicious creamy fruit I was in Hawaii at an early morning market. Fresh custard apple chunks were served for breakfast with diced fresh pineapple and topped off with coconut yogurt. I sat feeling the tropical warmth on my shoulders, looking at the waves rolling in and felt like I was eating sunshine!
I have heard that a favourite Thai dish is chicken and custard apple curry. Anybody have a great family recipe to share? Or if you are more in the mood for dessert just add this wonderful fruit to your normal apple pie recipe, yummy!
NEW IDEAS
Some new ideas just in…
Blend custard apples with coconut cream and freeze overnight. Blitz in a food processor or scrape with a fork to create a delicious sorbet.
For a grownup twist serve more custard apple chunks in a cocktail glass with a scoop of sorbet and drizzle with coconut liqueur or Pina colada and top with toasted coconut shards.