Practical ingredient guide
Kumquat
Small citrus fruit with thin sweet peel and tart flesh; use whole after washing and removing seeds.
Fruit
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Small citrus fruit with thin sweet peel and tart flesh; use whole after washing and removing seeds. Use the edible peel to flavour compotes, syrups and baked goods.
Flavour profile
Small citrus fruit with thin sweet peel and tart flesh; use whole after washing and removing seeds.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose firm orange fruit without soft patches.
Store
Refrigerate and wash just before using.
Prepare
Use the edible peel to flavour compotes, syrups and baked goods.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Use the edible peel to flavour compotes, syrups and baked goods.
How to substitute it
When substituting this ingredient, review the recipe sweetness, texture and liquid amount.
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