Guava is a delicious fruit whose juice has also been referred to as the 'nectar of the gods'. Don't limit yourself to the juice, you can use all of the guava fruit for a sweet snack that will make you feel in heaven even if you're sitting at your workplace. Read this article to find out how to choose, prepare and eat guava.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Part One: Choosing the Best Guava
Step 1. Choose the softest guava you can find
The softer it is, the sweeter and more delicious the guava is. Remember that because guava fruits are at their best when very ripe and tender, they are also extremely perishable. Once purchased, guava fruits can last for about a couple of days before spoiling, depending on their state of ripeness at the time of purchase.
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To tell if a guava is ripe, feel it gently. If it yields under the fingers, it is ripe.
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Step 2. Look for any blemishes in the guava
It is best to choose fruits that are free from imperfections. Spots or dents can indicate that they have gone bad or will taste bad.
Step 3. Observe the color of the guava
In ripe fruits the color changes from bright green to a lighter yellow-green. If it also has a touch of pink, it's perfect. If you can't find yellow guavas, you can always buy green ones and wait for them to ripen.
Step 4. Smell them before making your choice
If the guava is perfectly ripe you will smell it before you even approach it to your nose. It must have a sweet and slightly musky scent. If you've already tasted guava, look for fruits whose scent remembers the right flavor.
Method 2 of 3: Part Two: Wash and Cut
Step 1. Wash the guava
Wash all the guava well, because even the peel is edible. Rinse with cold water to contain the development of bacteria. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2. Arrange the guava on a cutting board
With a knife, cut it in two. It is usually best to use a serrated knife to split a guava in two.
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You can cut it in half or make it into thin slices.
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Step 3. Eat the guava
You can eat it whole (with the peel and all) or just the pulp, extracting it with a spoon. Either way, expect a delightful surprise. Some people prefer to flavor guava in various ways, using soy sauce, sugar or even vinegar.
Step 4. Set aside what you haven't eaten
You can wrap the leftover guava slices in protective film and store them in the fridge for up to four days. If you think you won't eat them within four days, put them in the freezer. Frozen guavas can be stored in the freezer for up to eight months.
Method 3 of 3: Part Three: More Ideas on What To Do With Guava
Step 1. Do you want to add a tropical touch to your barbecue?
Make a guava barbecue sauce, a sweet and sour blend that will make you feel in heaven.
Step 2. Try making guava treats
If you are fed up with the usual berry pastries, why not try guava for your morning breakfast?
Step 3. Make a delicious guava jelly.
Forget the usual jelly flavors and try something more tropical. You can also decorate it with guava bits inside.
Step 4. Enrich a classic Mimosa with some guava juice.
Instead of mixing orange juice with sparkling wine, try using guava juice in the preparation of a Hermosa Mimosa. Pour in the sparkling wine, a dash of guava juice and add two or three maraschino cherries.
Advice
- Learn to recognize when it's ripe: Guava usually takes on a yellow, brown, or green tint when ripe.
- Watch out for the seeds when eating guava.
