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Got a Buddha's Hand

Discussion in 'Food & Cooking' started by kuan, Nov 15, 2010.

  1. Nov 15, 2010 #1
    kuan

    kuan Moderator Staff Member

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

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  3. Nov 15, 2010 #2
    phatch

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    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.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2010 #3
    leeniek

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     Well that's definitely interesting... I'm with you though, I have no idea what to do with it at all...
     
  5. Nov 16, 2010 #4
    tylerm713

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    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.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2010 #5
    petemccracken

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    If I'm not mistaken, the Buddha's Hand is a source for candied Citron
     
  7. Nov 16, 2010 #6
    tylerm713

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    You are correct, sir.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2010 #7
    dcarch

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

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  9. Nov 16, 2010 #8
    nicko

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    It looks like an alien lemon. I bet it smells great. Post picks of what you make please.
     
  11. Nov 16, 2010 #9
    chefedb

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    Kuan  I never used it what primarily is it used for ? Where is it from ?
     
  12. Nov 16, 2010 #10
    tylerm713

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    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?
     
  13. Nov 16, 2010 #11
    cheflayne

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    Yes chayote is known in China as buddha's hand melon.
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2010 #12
    tylerm713

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     That's interesting.
     
  15. Nov 16, 2010 #13
    siduri

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    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. 
     
  16. Nov 16, 2010 #14
    phatch

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    It does look alien.