Thursday, September 20, 2012

Quenepas, Mamincillo, Limoncillo, One Fruit but Many Names

These delectable fruits vary in names depending what island you are from. One thing is when any carribian native sees these little green fruits, their mouth waters. I am originally from Florida , so I had the pleasure of enjoying Quenepas in my childhood.
Quenepas are the size of a silver dollar. You crack the green shell off and you will find a light flesh color all over a big seed. All you do is throw it in your mouth and try to bite the flesh off. Mamoncillo( Mama means to suck)
I have found that most people that have never tried these as a child think these are disgusting as an adult. Which is good cause it means more for me. Lol.

Living in the northeast it is a lot harder to find Quenepas. Usually we go to a neighborhood Spanish store. The season is very short and only lasts for about 1.5 months. If you ever get lucky and see these guys purchase one and tell me what you think.

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