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Cempedak orange smoothie

 


What is cempedak? And how does cempedak taste?

A tree species similar to the jackfruit is called cempedak. However, when people use the term "cempedak," they frequently refer to the fruit which has an odd, spiky appearance.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Southern Thailand, and Papua New Guinea are countries that are particularly known for this cempedak fruit. While jackfruit is enormous and oval in shape, cempedak is tubular and roughly the size of a rugby ball that has been compressed. Jackfruit and cempedak are quite similar to each other. When these fruits are fully mature, their flesh has similar hues that range from light yellow to slightly orange. However, cempedak flesh is more fibrous, fragrant, and slightly sweeter than jackfruit. Cempedak has a light pineapple flavour with a tinge of banana. But what distinguishes a ripe cempedak from a jackfruit is its wonderful honey nectar flavour.

In Bahasa Melayu, jackfruit is referred as as nangka in Malaysia. What is the English name for cempedak? Unless you want to give it, a scientific name and call it "Artocarpus integer," there is no English name for this fruit. I still have the memory of my hubby telling me about his oral English SPM external exam experience. The examiner enquired about the fruit's name. He admitted to the examiner that he was unaware of the fruit's English name. But the Cempedak was called by the locals. This is the name of the fruit.

WHAT ADVANTAGES DO SMOOTHIES MADE WITH CEMPEDAK HAVE?

Cempedak has a potent aroma and great nutritional value. Its seeds, peel, leaves, and bark are also healthy, in addition to the pulp. Ascorbic acid, enzymes, bioflavonoids, minerals, and vitamins are present in reasonable amounts. It helps maintain healthy eyes, which also helps in hydrating the intestines and acting as laxatives, boosts immunity, lowers blood cholesterol, and other benefits. Cempedak is also referred to as a fruit that is rich with treasures.

WHAT IS A GOOD MATCH FOR CEMPEDAK SMOOTHIE?

Because cempedak fruit has a sweet, intense flavour, it was combined with citrus orange juice and yogurt to create a tropical flavour. Orange juice can bring a tropical citrus punch to the smoothie.

IS IT NECESSARY TO DILUTE THE CEMPEDAK SMOOTHIE WITH WATER?

Smoothies typically contain fibre since the pulp is kept in them and gives them a much thicker consistency. As you add more ingredients, the consistency becomes thicker. If you want to make the smoothies thinner, you can use oranges instead of milk or water. Almost the entire orange is liquid. They are not like most fruits, which when combined into a smoothie contribute fibre and substance. When you turn on the blender, the oranges will instantly liquefy and change to a watery consistency.  Know that adding an orange to a smoothie on the fly is more like adding water than anything else. The orange flavour is at least preferable to water.

HOW TO EAT CEMPEDAK?

If you want to eat the bite-sized nuggets, just cut open the fruit. Even though some folks prefer their fruit battered and deep-fried into fritters. Additionally, the seeds can be boiled and eaten like tiny potatoes. I am going to make a smoothie with cempedak fruit today.  Combine jackfruit and orange in this tropical smoothie for a taste of paradise.




INGREDIENTS

500G cempedak flesh

2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice, add more according to individual preference

½ cup yogurt

METHODS

1. Mix it all in a blender with the other ingredients until it is smooth. If you would like it to be sweeter, you can add some honey.

2. Pour into two big glasses or jars and serve.


I hope this tropical smoothie brightens your mood as much as it brightened mine.

 

 


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