Fruit
Kiwifruit
キウイ きうい
At its best in Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Eaten fresh
Halved and eaten with a spoon.
Salad
Making use of the acidity.
Used to tenderise meat
Grated to tenderise meat.
Smoothie
With milk or yoghurt.
How to choose
Even fine hairs, with slight give when pressed lightly. Hard fruit is unripe.
Storage
Bag hard fruit with an apple to speed ripening. Refrigerate once soft.
Main areas
Good to know
Japanese kiwi is at its best from winter into spring. It needs ripening, so leave hard fruit at room temperature.
