Summer fruit "symphony"

The West is bustling with specialty fruit season

Stepping into the West these days, in all the markets, on the streets, on the ferries, everywhere you look you can see the image of stalls of fresh, delicious fruit. It is not difficult to see the image of trays of dark purple mangosteen, bunches of bright red rambutan tied into bunches, or the passionate, seductive aroma of ripe durian. Longan, Hoa Loc sand mango... each type of fruit has a unique flavor, sweet and juicy, as if encapsulating the essence of the land and sky of the river region.

Mangosteens still have a bit of sap, picked from the garden, with a dark purple skin, inside are pure white segments, sweet, slightly sour, melting on the tip of the tongue. This season, it is impossible not to mention durian, a fruit that makes lovers crazy, and strangers wary. But once "falling in love" with durian, diners will find it hard to forget its characteristic fatty, sweet, and aromatic flavor. Ri6 durian, Cai Mon durian, cowshed durian, Monthon, Musaking...

Longan with thin skin, thick flesh, small seeds, crunchy, sweet, and mildly fragrant. Rambutan is bright red, rough-haired but inside is ivory white flesh, sweet and cool, easy to peel, easy to eat. Children especially love this fruit because of its eye-catching color and attractive flavor. And don't forget Hoa Loc sand mango, famous for its rich sweetness, fragrant, golden flesh, little fiber, to Tu Quy mango, Tuong mango... Mango can be eaten ripe, made into mango shake with shrimp salt, or made into salad, all are attractive. Finally, strawberry, a rustic, simple fruit, but has its own charm. A bunch of green strawberry, golden strawberry, sweet and sour, when eaten with salt and chili, is truly "mouth-watering". These fruits are not only specialties, but also the pride of the people of the West, carrying the flavor of sun, wind and alluvium.

Not only stopping at local specialties, the summer in the West also becomes richer with the presence of fruits from the North. Luc Ngan lychee, with its eye-catching bright red skin, thick, crispy, sweet, juicy flesh, carries the typical flavor of Kinh Bac land. Despite being transported thousands of kilometers, the lychee bunches still retain their freshness. Besides, Hanoi plum, with its attractive purple-pink color, sweet taste mixed with a little sourness, crunchy. Plums can be eaten fresh or made into dried apricots, jams, and cooling juices. The appearance of lychees and Hanoi plums in the West not only diversifies the fruit basket, but also shows the cultural exchange of cuisine between regions, bringing new experiences to consumers.

Sweet spread

For farmers, this is the season of joy and reward. After months of care and cultivation, the fruit-laden orchards are the sweetest reward. Bright smiles are evident on the sweaty faces of the farmers as they carefully cut each bunch of longan and pick each durian. "This year, my longan crop is good, each fruit is plump and sweet" - Mr. Tran Van Nhat (My Duc commune, Chau Phu district) generously invited customers to buy longan. Their joy is not only in the good harvest, but also in seeing the value of the products they make, contributing to the overall development of the locality.

Fruit vendors are also an indispensable part of this bustling picture. From street vendors, three-wheeled carts loaded with fruit at the market, to large specialty stores. They are an important bridge bringing fresh fruit from the garden to consumers. Their clear voices, friendly invitations and knowledge of each type of fruit help them create interesting stories for customers. "Ri6 durian, please. Now, the price is "soft", only 60,000 - 70,000 VND/kg depending on the type. Guaranteed delicious, guaranteed fatty, guaranteed return if not bland" - Ms. Thanh enthusiastically invited customers, her hands quickly selecting durians with even pits for customers.

For consumers, summer is a great opportunity to enjoy the freshest flavors. The feeling of choosing golden, fatty durian segments yourself; tasting the sweet taste of longan, or feeling the crunchy, slightly sour taste of Hanoi plum. Ms. Mai Anh (Long Xuyen City), a fruit lover, shared: “In the summer, I buy a type of fruit every day. One day it is durian, another day it is mangosteen, Thai rambutan, longan... The favorite dish of the whole family is durian because this fruit is only delicious and abundant in the summer. The aroma of durian is seductive, eating it is addictive. Mangosteen is both sweet and refreshing, you can eat it forever without getting bored.”

Holding a box of durian that had just been opened, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai (Long Xuyen City) said: “I feel the warmth of the summer sun and the characteristic aroma, the golden durian segments melt on the tip of the tongue, leaving a fragrant, lingering aftertaste. Each durian segment encapsulates the flavor of the earth and sky, of the farmers' efforts”. Not only stopping at enjoying it directly, many people also choose to give it as a gift to relatives and friends far away, so that the sweet flavor of the West follows them to every part of the country, spreading affection and warmth.

THU THAO

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/-ban-giao-huong-trai-cay-mua-ha-a422101.html