When it comes to creating flavorful dishes, sapodilla is often an overlooked ingredient. But the unique sweet and tangy flavor and texture of this tropical fruit make it a star in any dish. Here are five fantastic dishes featuring sapodilla as their main ingredient.
1. Sapodilla Salsa: This delicious, spicy salsa is perfect for tacos and chips! All you need is some sapodilla, diced jalapenos, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy!
2. Sapodilla Curry: This mouthwatering curry is sure to become a favorite in your home! Start by frying up some onions, garlic, and ginger in oil. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, chili powder and salt. Once the spices are cooked through add chopped sapodilla and let the mixture simmer until it becomes a thick sauce.
3. Sapodilla Salad: For a light and healthy dish, try making this tasty sapodilla salad! Start by mixing together diced sapodilla, chopped lettuce, sliced red onion, cucumber slices and almonds in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy.
4. Sapodilla Tart: This sweet and tart dessert is sure to be a hit! Start by making the tart shell with your favorite crust recipe. Then fill it with a creamy sapodilla custard made from milk, eggs, sugar and sapodilla pulp. Bake until golden brown and serve with whipped cream.
5. Sapodilla Ice Cream: This creamy ice cream is a fantastic summer frozen treat! Start by making an egg custard base with milk, eggs, sugar and salt. Add chopped sapodilla to the mixture and let it cool. Once cooled churn in your ice cream maker until thick, then serve with a drizzle of honey!