Love AppleI seriously had no idea that this particular fruit had so many names! I "Wiki-ed" it and I got like 10 different names for it. You can call it Wax apple, Love apple, Java apple, Chompu in Thai, Bellfruit, Water apple, Wax apple, Tambis in Philippines and "Jambu Air" (Water Guava) in Malay.
Well, I bought these from a workmate for around $5.00 a kilo. There were like around 12 of them only but they were practically huge and really waxi-ly fresh looking! And when I tasted them, they were so sweet and really crunchy. Apparently, they were from some place in Liang. Seriously got to get more of these. They're really good!
Some facts on the beautiful Love Apples:
- It's Scientific name is Syzygium samarange (Syzy wHat?) hehe
-It's a fruit native to Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia
- In the Pacific Islands, this fruit is known as Mountain Apple
- In the Fiji Islands, it is called as "Kavika" and is usually found in the outskirts of the forests
- It contains a compound called Oleanolic acid, basically is anti-HIV, non-toxic, antitumor, and hepatoprotective, as well as exhibiting antiviral properties
So, I ate them the way my late Chinese Grandma ate them. A very special sort of dip but a very simple and Kampung style dip. You can also dip them in Sour Plum Powder ("Som Boi Hun") - made of dried sour plum and salt but I tell you, You should try this dip because it's just the "BOMB".
Love Apples with Sweet Soya Sauce Dip
Ingredients:
3 Love Apples
5 tablespoons of Dark Soya Sauce
2 tablespoons of Castor Sugar/ Soft Brown Sugar
Method:
Easy, Pitzy, Lemon Squeezy.
Wash and cut the apples in quarters. Make sure to cut off the bottom bit (as seen in the pic).Mix the Soya Sauce and sugar together and stir well.
Lastly, take a slice of the apple and dip into the sauce and you'll be in a whole different world now!
Serves: 3
So get your Love Apples and spread the LOooooVee and Enjoy your long weekend! *teehee*
XOXO
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