Fruit

Japanese pear

ナシ　なし　nashi

Also known asnashi

At its best in Aug, Sep, Oct

Japanese pear (nashi), Japanese fruit
Japanese pear (nashi) is at its best in Aug, Sep, Oct. It is in the market from Aug to Nov.

When it is at its best

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Feb
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

In seasonAvailable

How to cook

Japanese pear: Eaten fresh

Eaten fresh

Chilled and peeled.

Japanese pear: Salad

Salad

Sliced thin with prosciutto.

Japanese pear: Grated

Grated

Grated to tenderise meat.

Japanese pear: Compote

Compote

Poached in white wine.

How to choose

A firm stem and taut skin, with a plump, heavy base.

Storage

Bag and refrigerate. It does not ripen further, so it is at its best when bought.

Main areas

Good to know

Varieties such as Kosui, Hosui and Nijisseiki appear at different times. Because it does not ripen after picking, harvest time is eating time.

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At their best around the same time