Picking A Ripe Melon Recipe
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Directions:
Unlike most other fruits, a melon cant be judged just by its
appearance. Here are four tips to help you choose a ripe melon:
* PRESS IT - the flesh at the stem end should yield only slightly.
* SMELL IT - the fragrance at the stem end should be pleasant without
being too strong.
* HOLD IT - the heavier the melon, the juicier the flesh.
* SHAKE IT - nothing should rattle; if you sense seeds or juices
moving, the melon is overripe.
Its easier to judge the ripeness of a cut melon. Look for:
* Flesh that smells fragrant.
* Flesh that is moist.
* Flesh that has a rich uniform color. Streaks of green near the rind
mean that the melon isnt ripe enough; watery or translucent streaks
indicate that it is overripe.
* Seeds that are intact. If the seeds have fallen off and clump
together, the melon is probably too ripe.
Food and Wine August 1995
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 08-23-95
Source from luhu.jp
appearance. Here are four tips to help you choose a ripe melon:
* PRESS IT - the flesh at the stem end should yield only slightly.
* SMELL IT - the fragrance at the stem end should be pleasant without
being too strong.
* HOLD IT - the heavier the melon, the juicier the flesh.
* SHAKE IT - nothing should rattle; if you sense seeds or juices
moving, the melon is overripe.
Its easier to judge the ripeness of a cut melon. Look for:
* Flesh that smells fragrant.
* Flesh that is moist.
* Flesh that has a rich uniform color. Streaks of green near the rind
mean that the melon isnt ripe enough; watery or translucent streaks
indicate that it is overripe.
* Seeds that are intact. If the seeds have fallen off and clump
together, the melon is probably too ripe.
Food and Wine August 1995
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 08-23-95
Source from luhu.jp