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Home & Family: Mealy Fruit

Daniel Kohler ·

The secret to avoiding mealy fruit this summer lies in temperature control. Learn the science behind those unfortunate peaches and get some tips on storing your favorites while the weather is still warm!

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Mealy Fruit Chemistry

Daniel Kohler ·

The bounty of summer is upon us and it is time to investigate that most wonderful invention, the refrigerator. Winter harvests produce tough, solid produce, but the joy of summer is in tender, exquisite, gentle fruit and vegetables. These things can spoil quickly and our attempts to keep them in our homes are often met with mealy frustration. But what causes fruit to become mealy? Can it be avoided

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FU GWA WITH SHITAKE

Daniel Kohler ·

Do yourself a favor and scour Chinatown for veggies. You'll see things you never knew existed. Like this, Fu Gwa. It's known as Bitter Melon in America and the name is no joke. Be prepared for an intriguing taste at your table. The texture is close to zucchini, but firmer. Chop it up, stir fry it with some shitake mushrooms and put it on the table. It'll be gone in no time.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups Dried Shitake Mushrooms
  • Hot Water
  • 2 pounds Fu Gwa
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce

BUSINESS

  1. Soak the mushrooms in hot water for at least 30 minutes, until they're tender enough to cut. Cut them into bite sized pieces.
  2. Cut the Fu Gwa in half and scoop out the seeds, then chop it into rounds or cubes.
  3. Heat the sesame oil in the base of a wok and add the garlic when it's hot. Stir fry until garlic is browned.
  4. Add mushrooms and stir fry for 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add Fu Gwa and Soy Sauce, stir fry for 5-7 minutes, then serve.