Snake Fruit / Buah Salak
(Salacca Zalacca)
The fruit grow in clusters at the base of the palm, and
are also known as snake fruit due to the reddish-brown
scaly skin. They are about the size and shape of a ripe
fig, with a distinct tip. The fruit can be peeled by
pinching the tip which should cause the skin to slough
off so it can be pulled away. The taste is usually sweet
and acidic, but its apple-like texture can vary from
very dry and crumbly to moist and crunchy.
It is a popular fruit among locals. Besides being eaten
fresh, it can be processed to create:
1) Sweets
2) Crackers
Fruits are available seasonally.
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