In the markets of Vietnam and Cambodia, there were many fruits that I had never seen in Japan. I didn’t even know their names, so I looked them up on the internet, but I couldn’t pronounce them in the local language, so I just pointed and bought them. I didn’t know if they were ripe or when they would be at their best, and I didn’t know the standard taste or aroma, so I just bought them and tried them.
I tried to negotiate the prices, but I am pretty sure I paid a bit too much (lol). If you’re worried about negotiating prices, it’s safer to buy from a supermarket, though it will be more expensive.
I had heard about how delicious fully ripe mangoes and papayas are, and they were indeed delicious! The mango was so sweet that it was hard to eat a whole one by myself. I won’t particularly highlight mangoes and papayas this blog, but their deliciousness is undeniable.
Then there was Rambutan. It looks creepy, but the flesh is soft and has a familiar taste similar to lychee. I bought a bunch of them on a branch, and ate them all in one sitting! (By the way, these spines are soft enough to peel the skin off by hands)
It is very difficult to find Rambutan in Japan. I’ve never seen fresh Rambutan in Japan.
Miki Honda: A traveler and author from Tokyo, Japan, holds certifications as a Natural Food Coordinator and as an Organic Consultant. Easy cooking with what you get locally while traveling. ” Cooking is not only for your body but also your heart and eyes”
