Got a Buddha's Hand

[kuan]

What do you guys think?  I'm so excited to use it. 

 

[phatch]

I saw those in stock at the grocer last week. They smell great but beyond the zest I have no idea what to do with one.

 

[leeniek]

 Well that's definitely interesting... I'm with you though, I have no idea what to do with it at all...

 

[tylerm713]

I've only ever used it for the zest. There's really no pulp to speak of. The zest is fantastic though. We candied some last year before Christmas, and it was great.

 

[petemccracken]

If I'm not mistaken, the Buddha's Hand is a source for candied Citron

 

[tylerm713]

If I'm not mistaken, the Buddha's Hand is a source for candied Citron

You are correct, sir.

 

[dcarch]

Chayote is also known as Buddha's Hand in China.

dcarch

 

[nicko]

It looks like an alien lemon. I bet it smells great. Post picks of what you make please.

 

[chefedb]

Kuan  I never used it what primarily is it used for ? Where is it from ?

 

[tylerm713]

Chayote is also known as Buddha's Hand in China.

dcarch

Really? Chayote (we call it mirliton) is a gourd, and buddha's hand is citrus. I don't think there is any link between them. You sure about this?

 

[cheflayne]

Yes chayote is known in China as buddha's hand melon.

 

[tylerm713]

Yes chayote is known in China as buddha's hand melon.

 That's interesting.

 

[siduri]

What it looks like to me is a plant that if you don't watch out will eat you!!!

Someone put one of those in our building courtyard and i get the creeps every time i pass by. 

 

[phatch]

What it looks like to me is a plant that if you don't watch out will eat you!!!

Someone put one of those in our building courtyard and i get the creeps every time i pass by. 

It does look alien.