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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