Kitchen

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I just bought a pepino.  Haven't eaten it yet.  Do you like them, and how would you describe it?

Also - if you have any idea how to use it besides raw eating, that would be appreciated.

[Mothertrucker]

hmm, in my part of the countyr, we call cucumber  spears,  which are  coated in lime and chile "pepino"

What do YOU call pepino?

[Carmie]

Is it a pepino melon?

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Interesting.  Yes, I think it must be a melon.  It's the size of a large plum tomato, but a light yellow, with dark striations on the skin.

It was hanging out in the kiwi/star fruit/pomegranate area of the produce section.

I thought I'd try it for grins.  I guess I'll "Pepino" straight up.

[Carmie]

I like them.. they have a clean cucumber after taste IMO.  I have eaten them straight up and in fruit salad.

[Nightowlz]

Never heard of it. Had to go Google it. LOL!!!

[AnikaBrodie]

This is what I found when I googled Pepino.  I had never heard of it.  I like cucumber and honeydew so maybe I'd like pepino too.  Not sure???

Pepino

Resembling a cross between a melon and a pear, the pepino is a sweet fruit that is related to nightshades such as tomatoes and eggplant. Common throughout its native lands in South America, this fruit has been exported as far away as New Zealand and Turkey. It can bear fruit within four to six months of being planted and makes a resilient crop, so it's a favorable option for farmers who know of it.

The pepino tastes like a mix of a cucumber and a honeydew melon.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

The pepino was wonderful in my chopped green salad.  I cubed it. and let it marinate a few hours in the dressed salad (as I usually do).

It's not a strong flavor but it added a nice flowery essence.  And I dislike honeydew. 

I think it might be good in a salsa, or as a side with a light fish.  I think I'll buy it again.  Nice to add new sources of nutrition that make for a different flavor.🍈