These are Muşmula (pronounced Mush-mul-la) and they are in season now so Senol rushed to get some at the market before it was too late. I love the sound of the name. Muşmula. But the taste of these isn't what I'd call delicious. Sort of like eating raw quince if you've ever tried that. They make your mouth all dry and the texture is fibrey (is that even a word?) fibrous perhaps. Either way not particularly tempting!
I have been surprised by how many varieties of fruit and vegetables there are here that I have never even heard of. I thought we pretty much had everything available in Australia now - although maybe they are there at the market, and I just never recognised them.
I love that the availability of fruit and vegetables is so seasonal here. It just makes sense - they taste better and are generally locally grown. Shame on me for not knowing which fruit and vegies are in season apart from the basics! But I'm learning - seeing what's available at the local market, what's weighing the trees down in the neighbourhood.Ooh I just had an idea - I might start a monthly post where I look at what is in season here and maybe even cook something and include the recipe. It might get me a little more inspired with my cooking too. Brilliant!
(and it makes me want to buy this book even more!)
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I like your idea! Brilliant!
I ate one once and it was horrendous and exactly as you explained- dry and floury. They look so interesting and sweet kind of, but they are not...Not my cup of tea, but Kenan loves them. It must be a Turkish thing maybe??
I love the sound of that word too. Great idea about your posts, but we won't be able to cook any of them here without the seasonal ingredients :( Oh well, still nice to read and look at pics. Enjoy your weekend, sounds like fun :)
I'm from Serbia. Here, "mušmula" is growing in autumn.I like its taste too, but I don't make something from it. All in all, it does not last for long on a market, so it's better to eat it while you can.
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