Melon
A juicy, aromatic fruit used fresh in desserts and chilled soups; values refer to flesh without rind or seeds.
What it offers and why to use it
A juicy, aromatic fruit used fresh in desserts and chilled soups; values refer to flesh without rind or seeds. Remove rind and seeds, weigh the flesh and cut or blend; sweetness varies with variety and ripeness.
Sweet, fresh and aromatic.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose fruit heavy for its size, without soft bruises or fermented smells.
Store
Wash the rind before cutting and refrigerate cut flesh in a covered container.
Prepare
Remove rind and seeds, weigh the flesh and cut or blend; sweetness varies with variety and ripeness.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Cucumber, avocado, yoghurt, lemon and cured ham.
How to substitute it
Another melon variety changes sweetness and water; do not swap for watermelon without adjusting.
Recipes with melon
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