There are such a lot of scrumptious Vietnam fruits which might be exported overseas. However there’s nothing like consuming them the place they grew.
Simply coming back from visiting Vietnam there are such a lot of scrumptious recollections from the nation. And it could appear unusual however Vietnamese fruit is likely one of the largest.
Not just because it’s dwelling to one of the best pineapple and incredible jackfruit, however as a result of I found so many of those scrumptious fruits in Vietnam out of the kindness of strangers.
I attempt to all the time eat at small, regionally owned locations and it Vietnam folks normally have their dwelling connected to their enterprise.
So it’s a restaurant out entrance with grandma sitting out entrance and the youngsters working about.
There’s no English menu. Typically there’s no menu in any respect however with Google Translate I ordered meals. And plenty of occasions if somebody was prepping fruit they’d supply a plate of it to me.
Vietnamese individuals are so hospitable and due to this I attempted so many new fruits.
Vietnam Fruits
1. Buddha’s Hand | Quả Phật Thủ
The technical title for this Vietnam fruit is fingered citron. Whereas you can see it everywhere in the nation and in many individuals’s houses nobody will eat it!
It’s true that 2/3 of Vietnamese don’t contemplate themselves spiritual however many sensible a non secular life, respecting their ancestors. And the thought of consuming Buddha’s Hand is simply too disrespectful.
It’s most frequently present in Hanoi as most of it’s grown on the outskirts of the town within the Dan Phuong district.
So that you’ll discover it in markets the place locals purchase to current at temples and altars however most don’t know what it tastes like.
Scientific Title: Citrus medica var.sarcodactylis
Widespread Names: Fingered citron, longevity orange, swingle
2. Dragon Fruit | Thanh Lengthy
Dragon fruit is Vietnam’s nationwide fruit and also you’ll discover fields of them within the nation, notably round Mui Ne.
The develop in an uncommon approach upon pedestals and appear like lengthy cacti with out the thorns.
Though 95% of dragon fruit grown is pink pores and skin with white flesh and infrequently exported, you’ll additionally discover the colourful pink dragon fruit on roadsides, metropolis stands and in markets.
They’re additionally frequent Ecuador fruits the place you’ll discover the yellow selection with white pores and skin.
Scientific Title: Hylocereus undatus
Widespread Names: Pitaya, pitahaya, night time blooming cactus, strawberry pear
Dragon fruit Season in Vietam: Might to August though it might probably stretch from April to October
3. Jackfruit | Mít
Completely the most effective fruits in Vietnam.
I’ve had jackfruit as a meat substitute many occasions. It’s typically utilized in vegan pulled pork and different shredded meat dishes because it has an analogous texture when cooked.
However I had by no means had it uncooked till in search of the finest seashores on Phu Quoc. It’s such a big fruit that my homestay proprietor generously supplied a big part to strive.
And I by no means flip down free meals.
Whereas it seems to be much like durian or breadfruit on the surface, inside it’s like a fruit cocktail. Assume strawberry, banana, pear.
And now it’s one in all my favorite fruits.
Scientific Title: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Different Names: jak, jaca, khanun, khnor, maki mi, could mi, mit, nangka, cowa fruit in Trinidad
Jackfruit Season in Vietnam: July – August within the North however you’ll discover it earlier within the South
4. Durian | Sầu Riêng
Many individuals name durian the king of fruits and everybody else thinks it’s disgusting.
Actually I feel for those who grew up with it you like it. And it’s at finest an acquired style for the remainder of us.
I’ve tried it in lots of international locations and I’ve tried many sorts. For those who hate it the primary time preserve making an attempt as a result of I do imagine there’s a durian for everybody.
Personally I like the brilliant yellow agency flesh durian. Whereas a lot of my Indonesian associates just like the gentle white flesh which has a stronger flavour and a floppy texture.
And if it scares you fully begin with durian ice cream or a . It’s value visiting Vietnam’s oldest ice cream store, Kem Trang Tien in Hanoi to strive the creamy popsicle.
It has a lightweight fruity however funky durian style that everybody loves.
Scientific Title: Durio zibethinus L.
Durian Season in Vietnam: June to August
5. Rambutan | Chôm Chôm
Arms down one in all my favorite fruits of Vietnama. I can not depend what number of occasions I purchased a pound of them after which proceeded to eat the entire bag.
As they don’t proceed to ripen as soon as picked it’s vital to decide on the brightest, most vibrant fruits.
When distributors stuff them into your bag don’t be shy about selecting the juicy ripe fruit or pulling out these you don’t need.
In some instances you’ll purchase rambutan straight off the branches so you’ll be able to’t be picky about particular person fruits however you’ll be able to type by to seek out one of the best branches.
Scientific Title: Nephelium lappaceum
Different Names: bushy lychee
Rambutan Season in Vietnam: June to August
6. Crimson-Fleshed Durian | Sầu Riêng Ruột Đỏ
These are robust to seek out, you’ll should ask round. However pink durians are definitely worth the effort and extra worth for those who’re a durian lover.
They’re additionally a lot cheaper than shopping for them in different South East Asian international locations, reminiscent of Malaysia or deep within the jungle in Borneo.
Scientific Title: Durio dulcis
Different Names: durian marangang, tutong, lahung
Durian Season in Vietnam: June to August
7. Lychee | Quả Vải
Typically in comparison with my different favorite Vietnam fruit, rambutan, lychee has a barely completely different flavour however is essential to locals.
Lychee is also referred to as the “fruit of affection” or the “fruit of romance” in Vietnam, as it’s believed to deliver luck, prosperity, and fertility.
Scientific Title: Litchi chinensis
Different Names: litchi or lichee
Lychee Season in Vietnam: Might to August
8. Custard Apple | Chùm Ruột
Though this looks like one of many world’s most unique fruits to these dwelling in North America or Europe, it’s in no way.
This Vietnamese fruit can be frequent in tropical international locations, notably in Latin America and Asia.
In reality, Mark Twain stated it was one of the “scrumptious fruits identified to mankind.”
Cousin to soursop, candy sop is smaller and bumpy quite than spiky like soursop.
It also referred to as the Guatemalan fruit cherimoya.
Scientific Title: Annona squamosa
Different Names: sugar apple, sweetsop
Custard Apple Season in Vietnam: July and August
9. Mulberry | Dâu Tằm
One other one of many Vietnam fruits that you will have to know somebody to seek out it.
It’s typically grown in folks’s backyards and fortuitously I’ve discovered Vietnamese like to share so it might occur for those who’re pleasant.
It’s native to China and extra probably present in northern Vietnam.
Scientific Title: Morus alba
Different Names: frequent mulberry, silkworm mulberry, white mulberry
Mulberry Season in Vietnam: Late March to finish of April
10. Calamansi | Quýt
This fruit in Vietnam is likely one of the most typical Filipino fruits, it may be tough to seek out right here.
It’s generally used commercially in drinks and sweets so as to add a citrus element.
But on the road it’s typically confused with the sweeter kumquat because the Vietnamese phrase quýt describes each fruits.
It tastes like an orange and lime blended collectively and infrequently utilized in cooking that requires a candy bitter word, like this Filipino kinilaw recipe.
Scientific Title: Citrus microcarpa
Widespread Names: calamondin, kalamansi
Calamansi Season in Vietnam: All 12 months Spherical
11. Kumquat | Quýt
Spending practically three months touring the nation, the Vietnamese fruit that was a part of my day by day life regardless of the place I went was kumquat.
I grew to become hooked on the thirst quenching drink referred to as tra tac.
It’s a kumquat iced tea bought on the streets. It’s initially from Saigon however I discovered it simply in Central Vietnam.
In Hanoi I changed it typically with native favorite tra chanh or lime tea. Which is an in depth second.
Scientific Title: Citrus japonica
Different Names: marumi kumquat, or morgani kumquat, spherical kumquat
Kumquat Season in Vietnam: November to June
12. Pineapple | Dứa
Whereas pineapple isn’t a uncommon, unique fruit it’s one that’s notably scrumptious in Vietnam.
They’re low-cost and plentiful in Hoi An, in line with the house owners of a mi quang restaurant as she dropped slices on the desk.
They’re so good she sweetens her sauce with it as a substitute of sugar.
If somebody requested me to confidently declare what nation has one of the best pineapple on this planet? No doubt it’s Vietnam.
Runner up could also be within the Caribbean as I like this Cuban fruit.
Scientific Title: Ananas comosus
Pineapple Seasons in Vietnam: February and June
13. Sapodilla | Mãng Cầu
I used to be shocked to see sapodilla in Vietnam as I typically consider this as a Latin American fruit.
I first had this Vietnam fruit in Mexico and it blew me away.
We regularly consider fruits as candy, bitter or recent. However sapodilla tastes like pumpkin spice latte. Add some cinnamon, star anise or cardamom and you’ve got a pie.
It has spice and ginger taste notes. And whereas it virtually seems to be like a potato it’s technically a berry.
You may additionally acknowledge it as chico within the Philippines. And its tree bark was used because the world’s first chewing gum, referred to as chicle.
For those who like sapodilla you might just like the South American fruits referred to as mamey.
Scientific Title: Manilkara zapota
Different Names: Chicle, Chicle Gum, Chiku, Ciku, Naseberry, Nispero, Sapodilla, Sauh Menila
Sapodilla Season in Vietnam: All 12 months
14. Longan | Nhãn Lồng
Often known as ‘dragon’s eye’ this fruit is usually in comparison with lychee, nonetheless it has a barely sweeter taste and extra flesh.
However this fruit in Vietnam soapberry household, which incorporates lychee and rambutan so it’s a honest comparability.
You’ll discover numerous road distributors in Vietnam promoting longan on the road in bunches. They’re value making an attempt however be mindful there’s a small pit within the center.
It’s additionally a very fashionable fruit in Hawaii.
Scientific Title: Dimocarpus longan
Different Names: dragon’s eye, lungen, mata kuching, lengkleng
Longan Season in Vietnam: July and August
15. Indochina Dragon Plum | Sấu
This northern Vietnamese fruit is hottest in Hanoi. You may as well discover it in neighboring Cambodia and China.
Indochina dragon plum is liked for its bitter qualities each uncooked and cooked.
For me it added a layer that I couldn’t fairly place the place the bitter taste got here from. It’s typically candied or preserved in sugar is a deal with much like umeboshi in Japan.
It’s frequent to see this preserved fruit in iced drinks bought on the streets.
Sấu can be used typically in cooking for its bitter properties. Unripe fruit could also be utilized in duck dishes or boiled in water to make a bitter soup broth.
Ripe fruit is usually served with salt and/or sugar and a little bit of chili.
Scientific Title: Dracontomelon duperreanum
Different Names: lengthy cóc, sấu trắng, quả sấu
Indochina Dragon Plum Season: June to October
16. Mangosteen | Măng Cụt
These standard Vietnamese fruits are initially from Indonesia and regardless of its title not associated to mango by any means.
I feel they’re one of the intimidating fruits in Vietnam to eat at first as a result of the outside is a tough shell.
So the way to eat a mangosteen?
Mangosteens change from a darkish reddish brown to purple when ripe and can have a brilliant inexperienced stem
It’s really not as tough because it appeared, put it in your fingers and squeeze till it cracks to disclose the segmented fruit.
Pop one in your mouth and suck the white translucent flesh off the sleek pit.
Mangosteen is called the queen of fruits and identified for its many antioxidants.
It’s additionally one of the standard Colombian fruits.
Scientific Title: Garcinia mangostana
Different Names: amibiasine, fruit des rois, garcinia mangostana, mang minimize, manggis, queen of fruits, sementah, semetah, xango
Mangosteen Season in Vietnam: Might to August
17. Starfruit | Khế
Like many different fruits in Vietnam, star fruit grows finest in tropical international locations reminiscent of these in South East Asia, Latin America and Caribbean international locations.
Nevertheless, I feel starfruit is finest in Vietnam.
In lots of different international locations the bitter flavour of star fruit is roofed with sugar.
However Vietnamese meals and drinks embraces bitter.
Whereas it’s used cooked in desserts and jams, much like different international locations. Khế can be used for its candy and bitter stability in soups, broth and drinks.
Outdoors the cities you’ll see it as a preferred snack.
Scientific Title: Averrhoa carambola
Widespread Names: belimbing besi, belimbing manis, belimbing sagi, carambola, caramba, nation gooseberry, kamrak, kembola
Starfruit Season in Vietnam: February to Might within the South. Might to September within the North.
18. Rose Apple | Quả Mận
Certainly one of my favourite Jamaican fruits, it is called Quả Roi within the north and Quả Mận within the South.
It seems to be like a cross between a pink scrumptious apple and a pear and is also referred to as water apple due to its gentle and watery texture that’s considerably much like an Asian or Chinese language pear.
Excessive in plenty of vitamins reminiscent of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A and C, it is called a fruit that may fight every part from bladder infections to most cancers.
You could find this scrumptious Vietnamese apple in varied shapes which might be much less bell formed and likewise inexperienced relying on the area and time of yr.
Scientific Title: Syzygium jambos
Different Names: champakka, chompu, guljamun, malabar plum, mountain apple, malabar plum, panineer
Rose Apple Season in Vietnam: All 12 months
19. Soursop | Mãng Cầu
All over the world, this fruit is called a miracle treatment for every part from an upset abdomen to anti-cancer properties.
It additionally occurs to be scrumptious and no journey to Vietnam is full with out making an attempt soursop.
The white fleshed, creamy fruit is frequent in shakes, ice cream and lots of deserts. It has a custard like high quality and tastes like a fruit cocktail.
It’s additionally one in all many distinctive Brazilian fruits.
Scientific Title: Annona muricata
Different Names: graviola, guyabano, guanábana
Soursop Season in Vietnam: August and September
20. Star Apple | Vú Sữa
Star apple is a tropical fruit that’s native to the Caribbean and Central America and one of the standard fruits in Nicaragua.
However it is usually grown in southern Vietnam and thrives within the Mekong Delta.
The fruit is spherical or oval in form, with a easy, shiny, and barely waxy pores and skin that’s normally purple or inexperienced in coloration. The fesh inside is white, creamy, and candy with a texture much like custard.
In Vietnam, star apple is usually eaten as a snack or dessert, and it is usually utilized in varied candy dishes and drinks.
Scientific Title: Chrysophyllum cainito
Different Names: Caimito, milk fruit
Season: October to December
21. Black Plum | Trâm
Driving from Da Lat to Nha Trang took just a few days and we stopped in a single day in small cities that hardly ever see worldwide vacationers.
One night time we popped right into a small household owned restaurant that had run out of every part aside from bánh xèo (Vietnamese pancake) as there was a bunch of ladies that had ordered virtually every part.
I believe Vietnamese ladies have voracious appetites as a result of they work so exhausting.
We laughed as we discovered there have been no noodles as a result of they had been consuming kilos of it. And to make it as much as us they gave us these small black fruits.
As quickly as I bit into it I very loudly declared “plum!”
I used to be so proud to acknowledge it. They laughed at me and handed us just a few extra because it was apparent I favored it.
Scientific Title: Syzygium cumini
Different Names: Java plum, jamun, jambolan, Malabar plum
22. Passionfruit | Chanh Leo
Though there are a number of kinds of passionfruit in Vietnam, purple passionfruit is changing into an rising fruit enterprise in Vietnam as China has began to import this scrumptious fruit.
In reality, many farmers have chosen to shift from espresso to passionfruit because it requires much less intensive work and quicker revenue as a tree could be harvested as much as 4 occasions a yr.
It’s usually grown within the Central Highlands, and simply discovered within the markets.
It’s additionally frequent in Central America and one of the standard fruits in Panama.
Scientific Title: Passiflora edulis
Different Names: Purple passionfruit, grenadelle, grenadine, passionflower, purple granadilla
Season: Might to December
23. Persimmon | Hồng Xiêm
Persimmons are a standard fruit in Vietnam, though the nation doesn’t produce a lot for export.
Like many fruits in Vietnam, there are two varieties out there categorized by candy and gentle (hồng chín) with a skinny tomato-like pores and skin or or bitter and crunchy (hồng giòn), which is extra like an apple pores and skin.
Though persimmons are initially from China, their standard reaches so far as South America the place they’re one of the standard Chilean fruits.
Scientific Title: Diospyros kaki
Different Names: date plum, kaki, sharon fruit, cacqui
Season: September – November
24. Langsat | Bòn Bon
Though this isn’t a well-known Vietnam fruit exterior the nation it’s discovered simply in markets, typically nonetheless on its branches.
Langsat grows wild in Central Vietnam in outdated timber and when opened seems to be like lychee. Locals climb the timber to reap them by hand.
It’s additionally one of the standard Indonesian fruits the place it’s referred to as lengkeng.
Scientific Title: Lansium domesticum
Different Names: dokong, duku, lanzones, longkon
Season: July to October
25. Strawberry | Dâu Tây
For those who’re in Da Lat within the Central Highlands the most effective cities to go to is Da Lat. Not solely is it cooler and with attractive landscapes, nevertheless it’s additionally the strawberry capital of Vietnam.
You’ll discover native distributors on the streets and I feel the most effective methods to eat them is within the type of a strawberry shake.
This isn’t a Vietnamese drink.
As an alternative they take barely unripe strawberries and blend them with sugar, salt and chili powder.
It actually brings out the flavour of the strawberry and is a novel approach to eat strawberries.
Scientific Title: Fragaria x ananassa
Season: All yr
26. Asian Pear | Lê
This Vietnamese fruit is often grown within the northern areas of the nation, together with the highlands and mountainous areas.
Asian pear is usually eaten recent and identified for its candy and juicy style in addition to its crunchy texture.
Additionally it is generally utilized in Vietnamese salads, reminiscent of the favored Asian pear salad, which usually contains shredded Asian pear, shrimp, and a dressing made out of fish sauce, lime juice and sugar.
Scientific Title: Pyrus pyrifolia
Different Names: apple pear, Chinese language pear, Japanese pear, Korean pear, nashi, sand pear
Season: June
27. Tamarind | Quả Me
Grown within the southern areas of Vietnam, together with the Mekong Delta, tamarind is usually utilized in Vietnamese cooking as a souring agent.
It has a tangy and barely candy style that builds layers of taste.
In Vietnamese delicacies, tamarind is usually paired with different components, reminiscent of fish sauce, sugar, garlic and chili peppers.
It’s common in soups, stews and dipping sauces, reminiscent of the favored Vietnamese dipping sauce referred to as “nuoc cham”.
Scientific Title: Tamarindus indica
Different Names: imlee, imli, tamarin, tamarindo, tamarinier, tamarinier d’Inde, tintiri
Season: Might to July
28. Tangerine
There are such a lot of incredible citrus fruits in Vietnam, together with tangerines. They’re standard with farmers in southern Vietnam as a result of they’ll bear loads of fruit in solely two years.
Essentially the most well-known because the Lai Vung pink tangerines grown in Dong Thap, which has a skinny peel and juicy pulp, has created a well-known model.
Scientific Title: Citrus reticulata
Different Names: Mandarin orange
Season: September to March
29. Avocado | Bở
Avocado is a local fruit in Mexico however is now grown in lots of components of the world, together with southern Vietnam.
In Vietnam, avocado is usually eaten recent, both by itself or as a part of a fruit salad.
Additionally it is utilized in many conventional Vietnamese dishes, reminiscent of smoothies which usually contains condensed milk, ice, and sugar.
For those who’re visiting Da Lat don’t miss its well-known ice cream referred to as kem bo!
Scientific Title: Persea americana
Season: April to September
30. Yellow Melon | Vàng
Yellow melon is often grown within the central and southern areas of Vietnam, together with the Mekong Delta.
This fruit in Vietnam is usually eaten recent, both by itself or as a part of a fruit salad. Additionally it is utilized in many conventional Vietnamese dishes, reminiscent of soups and desserts.
The fruit is understood for its candy style and aromatic aroma.
Scientific Title: Cucumis melo
Different Names: Musk melon, candy melon, golden melon
Season: Might-August
31. Papaya
These tropical fruits in Vietnam are usually grown within the southern areas of Vietnam, together with the Mekong Delta.
Papaya is usually eaten recent, both by itself or as a part of a fruit salad. Additionally it is utilized in many conventional Vietnamese dishes, reminiscent of salads, soups, and pickles.
Papaya is understood for its candy style and gentle, juicy texture.
Additionally it is generally utilized in Vietnamese salads, reminiscent of the favored inexperienced papaya salad. This usually contains shredded papaya, shrimp, and a dressing made out of fish sauce, lime juice and sugar.
However my favourite approach to eat it’s in cơm gà or rooster rice, a dish present in Central Vietnam, notably in Hoi An. Rooster and rice is stopped with julienned fast pickled papaya.
Right here’s my favorite com ga spot in Hoi An.
Scientific Title: Carica papaya
Papaya Season in Vietnam: All yr
32. Nipa Palm | Dừa Nước
Nipa palm is likely one of the most unique Vietnam fruits. This palm tree is present in mangroves, wetlands and coastal areas such because the Mekong Delta
It’s sometimes called water coconut and liked for its juicy yellow or white flesh and candy style.
It may be eaten uncooked however discovered in lots of conventional desserts as properly reminiscent of che dua nuoc.
On the savory facet search for the normal bitter soup canh chua with fish, greens and nipa palm
Scientific Title: Nypa fruticans
Different Names: nipa, mangrove palm, water coconut
Nipa Palm Season in Vietnam: April to November
33. Ambarella | Trái Cóc
Ambarella fruit are usually grown within the southern areas of Vietnam, together with the Mekong Delta. The fruit is understood for its tangy and barely candy style, in addition to its crunchy texture.
This Vietnamese fruit is usually eaten recent, both by itself or as a part of a fruit salad.
Additionally it is generally utilized in chutneys and Vietnamese pickles, reminiscent of the favored pickled ambarella, which usually contains garlic, chili, and sugar.
Like many fruits in Vietnam it’s generally mixed with shrimp, pork, or herbs like mint or basil.
Scientific Title: Spondias dulcis
Different Names: June plum, Indian hog plum, golden apple, dwarf golden plum, Makok faring.
Ambarella Season in Vietnam: Might to October
34. Pomelo | Bưởi
Pomelo is a big citrus fruit in Vietnam, it’s well-known within the Mekong Delta but in addition grows in Central Vietnam and readily present in Da La markets.
It’s typically confused with the grapefruit due to its color and bitterness.
However the Vietnamese selection is far bigger than any grapefruit I’ve ever seen. It’s additionally a bit sweeter.
As a citrus fruit it’s normally eaten uncooked by itself or in desserts.
Additionally it is generally utilized in Vietnamese salads, reminiscent of the favored pomelo salad, which usually contains shredded rooster, shrimp, peanuts, and a dressing made out of fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
Scientific Title: Citrus maxima
Different Names: Chinese language grapefruit, jabong, pomello, pummelo, shaddock
Season: All yr
35. Orange | Cam Sanh
Vietnamese oranges is available in plenty of shapes and colors relying on the range. Though some oranges could be bitter or bitter, this can be a candy orange.
The cam sành varietal is also referred to as the King orange and it’s really a hybrid initially from Vietnam.
It grows on a small tree and its title means terracotta orange however really the colour isn’t fairly that darkish.
Scientific Title: Citrus sinensis
Season: September to March
36. Winter Melon | Dưa Gang
In Vietnam, winter melon is usually cooked with pork or shrimp and seasoned with fish sauce, garlic, and different herbs and spices.
Additionally it is generally utilized in candy dishes, reminiscent of winter melon tea or winter melon sweet.
Scientific Title: Benincasa hispida
Different Names: ash gourd, wax gourd, white pumpkin, and Chinese language watermelon
Season: February to April
37. Guava | Ổi
Initially from Central America, guava at present continues to be one of the standard Costa Rican fruit and Argentina fruit but in addition all through South east Asia.
There are over eight styles of guava in Vietnam. They alter relying on the place you’re within the nation.
Some are brilliant inexperienced and others extra purplish. They might have a pink inside or additionally white. And a few are massive like a softball and others extra like an apple.
You possibly can eat them when ripe and gentle or additionally served unripe and crunchy with a salt chili combine.
Scientific Title: Psidium guajava
Season: All yr spherical
38. Coconut | Dừa
This looks like a no brainer as coconuts are a refreshing approach to beat the warmth in Vietnam.
However Vietnam is also referred to as one of many largest exporters of coconut and is well-known for top of the range.
The Mekong Delta produces prized coconuts. Within the Ben Tre province over 160,000 households work in coconut farming.
It’s thought of to be a sustainable enterprise as land is preserved and it gives a livelihood for 70% of locals.
Scientific Title: Cocos nucifera
Season: All 12 months
39. Watermelon | Dưa Hấu
Watermelon is a standard fruit in Vietnam, with numerous distributors additionally promoting it on the street in snack measurement items.
Though you’ll be able to simply discover yellow watermelon in Vietnam, the pink selection is valued extra for its pink coloration.
Particularly at Tet, Vietnamese New 12 months, it’s thought of fortunate for its spherical form and coloration. The black watermelon seeds are additionally eaten as a snack.
Scientific Title: Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon Season in Vietnam: All 12 months
40. Acerola / Barbados Cherry | So Ri
A powerhouse of vitamin C and antioxidants, so ri is utilized in every part from magnificence merchandise to fruit purees.
It’s grown within the bountiful Tien Giang province however a lot of it’s exported.
That stated for those who’re in Southern Vietnam, notably within the Mekong Delta it is best to be capable to discover this candy however tart fruit in markets.
Scientific Title: Malpighia emarginata
Different Names: West Indian cherry, Puerto Rican cherry, Jamaican cherry
Season: All 12 months
41. Pomegranate | Lựu
Present in Central highlands and tropical areas, pomegranates are standard in Vietnam for 2 causes 1) for the fruit and a pair of) the tree brings good luck in Vietnamese custom.
In Vietnam these fruit are a bit smaller in comparison with the Center East and Mediterranean however they’re nonetheless stuffed with scrumptious seeds.
For the sweetest style select the most important fruits within the bunch.
Scientific Title: Punica granatum
Pomegranate Season in Vietnam: September to December
42. Honeydew Melon | Dưa Lưới Dưa Lê
There are such a lot of kinds of melons in Vietnam, influenced by Chinese language immigration and new farming methods.
Melons are beloved for his or her recent flavour however their 90% water content material is usually a bit tough to develop throughout water shortages.
However at present farmers with small fields have found drip irrigation in membrane homes can create increased high quality, larger honeydew melons.
Scientific Title: Cucumis melo
Different Names: Chindire, Hmazli, Balian melon, Temptation melon, Wallace melon, White antibes
43. Chuối | Banana
On the floor it could appear to be bananas are the least fascinating fruit from Vietnam. It is because they give the impression of being the identical as what we eat at dwelling.
And they’re.
The commonest banana in Vietnam is the Cavendish selection. Additionally it is the most typical on this planet as a result of it’s simple to export.
However don’t let that cease you from consuming it as a result of consuming a banana that was allowed to totally ripen is a lot completely different.
And for those who go searching you’ll discover different Vietnamese bananas such because the Chuối Cau, and Ngu, that are brief, squat and candy.
There are additionally inexperienced bananas utilized in savory dishes reminiscent of fish stew.
Scientific Title: Musa acuminata
Season: All 12 months
44. Phu Quoc Peppercorn | Quang Tri
Technically, peppercorns aren’t berries. As an alternative they’re stone fruits, like lychees or nectarines.
The Vietnamese fruit adjustments coloration and taste because it matures. In Phu Quoc, an island within the Gulf of Thailand, peppercorn is legendary for its style and high quality.
It’s processed naturally, first harvested by hand then solar dried. It begins inexperienced however turns to pink when ripe on the vine and at last black when dried within the solar.
Every of those peppers are used in a different way.
Inexperienced Peppercorn
The unripe inexperienced pepper is bought in markets and utilized in teas and cooking for a recent taste.
Inexperienced peppercorn doesn’t final lengthy and is usually bought in brine and served pickled.
Crimson or Pink Peppercorn
Crimson or pink pepper are first ripened on the vine and extra fragrant. They’re bigger, rounder and regarded the very best quality.
White Peppercorn
These spicy peppercorns start as ripen pink peppercorns. They’re soaked in water for a number of days then the pores and skin is eliminated, revealing white fruit flesh.
Lastly they’re solar dried. White peppercorns are spicier than black peppercorns. However the flavour is much less complicated.
Black Peppercorn
Black pepper is inexperienced pepper fruit absolutely solar dried for at the very least 10 days.
Scientific Title: Piper nigrum
Season: November to February
45. Mango | Xoài
Maybe not one of the unique fruits in Vietnam, nonetheless it makes the checklist as a result of there are such a lot of scrumptious methods to eat it in Vietnam.
There are 11 styles of Vietnamese mango.
You will get each yellow and inexperienced mangoes in Vietnam. Yellow are extra candy and have gentle flesh. The commonest are xoai cat, xoai ngua and xoai tuong.
Inexperienced mangos are referred to as xoai xanh and are extra bitter.
They’re typically utilized in a salad within the south or sprinkled with a chili salt combine and eaten as a crunch snack.
And probably the most well-known mangoes are the Hoa Loc selection in Southern Vietnam within the Tien Giang province.
And for those who’re in South America you’ll discover them in all places together with a standard Peru fruit.
Scientific Title: Mangifera indica
Different Names: Mangga
Season: March to Might
