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Guava is a captivating fruit, and its juice is often hailed as 'the essence of the heavens.' While the juice is delightful, the entire fruit serves as a tasty snack that can make you feel like you're in paradise, even in the confines of a small room. Read the article below to discover how to select, prepare, and enjoy guava.
Steps
Choosing Ripe Guava
Look for the softest guava available.
Look for dark spots on the guava. You should choose fruits without any black marks. Dark spots or bruises indicate that the guava is spoiled or not fresh.
Smell the guava before selecting. A ripe and appealing guava emits a distinct, sweet, and floral aroma even from a distance. If you're a regular guava eater, pick fruits with a scent that matches the flavor you enjoy.
Wash and Slice
Wash the guava. You should wash the entire fruit since the skin is usually edible. Use cold water to remove bacteria, then pat it dry with a paper towel.
Place the guava on a cutting board.
Enjoy the guava. You can eat the entire fruit, including the skin and flesh, or just the inner part. Either way, it makes for a fantastic snack. Some people like to add seasonings such as soy sauce, salt, sugar, or even vinegar to enhance the flavor.
Store leftover guava. Wrap the uneaten portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to four days. If you don’t plan to eat it within four days, freeze the guava. This method preserves the fruit for up to eight months.
Some Guava Preparation Methods
Want to add guava to your BBQ? Create a sweet and savory guava glaze for grilled meat, making it feel like you’re dining in paradise.
Make guava pastries. Tired of the usual cakes? Why not try creating a more exciting breakfast treat?
Prepare delicious guava jelly. Skip the ordinary jelly flavors and opt for a tropical twist. You can even make fresh guava jelly!
Mix a classic mimosa with guava juice. Instead of using orange juice with sparkling wine, try crafting a Hermosa mimosa with guava juice. Combine sparkling wine, a splash of guava juice, and two or three wild cherries.
Tips
- Identify ripe guavas by their yellow, dark brown, or green hues.
- Be cautious when eating guava as the center contains seeds.
