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Green dragon (Thanh long)
Green dragon is the name of a newly cultivated
fruit. It is rather big, weighs from 200 to 500 grams, and has pink or dark-red
colour. The ripe fruit looks like the kohlrabi cabbage and has an oval shape.
When ripe, the fruit peels as easily as a banana. Its pulp is white and
gelatinous. The pulp contains many seeds that cannot be extracted. The seeds
taste like cactus, giving the fruit a sweet and sour taste.
Before 1945, green dragon fruits were not sold in southern markets. It is said
that Americans brought green dragon fruits to the south. From Phan Thiet to Nha
Trang or from Ninh Hoa to Buon Ma Thuot, bushes of green dragon fruits can be
seen climbing to tree trunks in gardens and even on doors.
Different from any other southern fruit, its harvest season is particular;
fruits become available in markets in October, November, April, and May. They
are more expensive in October and April, since there are smaller quantities
available.
Source: TCDLVN |
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