Weird and Wonderful Fruits and Vegetables
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By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10743)
Canada
January 21, 2018 12:12pm CST
I like to try a variety of vegetables and fruits especially those that are considered weird looking. Some of the weird ones I have tried or attempted to try are:
1. Okra – actually I grew up eating okra. It was a staple in our home as a child so I still eat them and even grow them in the garden'
2. Kohlrabi – I grew these babies one year in my garden and cooked most of them. A great substitute for potatoes.
3. Dragon Fruit – This fruit has an odd exterior but some what bland taste on the inside with lots of seeds.
4. Star fruit – a tropical fruit I had a lot as a child and have it occasionally if and when I find it.
5. Durian – Attempted to try this one but couldn't get past the awful smell.
Have you tried any of these? What is the weirdest fruit or vegetable you ate?
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9 responses
@Marilynda1225 (82037)
• United States
21 Jan 18
I'm not very adventurous when it comes to food and I have only had okra in soups. Haven't had any of the others you listed but maybe one day I'll step out of the box and try some
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
22 Jan 18
That is different. I never heard of it so it would be weird for me.
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@JudyEv (335668)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 18
@Freelanzer They are quite tart. We stewed some with a bit of sugar.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Jan 18
I am familiar with Kohlrabi ,Okra and star fruit.Dragon fruit is imported here but have not tried it.I have not come across Durian and I do not want to try it.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
25 Jan 18
You haven't missed much as far as the dragon fruit and durian are concerned
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
20 Jun 18
My mom practically force fed us okras growing up
, I didn't much care for it then but in my adult years I have developed a liking. It's also a Caribbean/South American thing.
, I didn't much care for it then but in my adult years I have developed a liking. It's also a Caribbean/South American thing.
@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
23 Jan 18
Star fruit is the yellow one in the photo. I think it was known by a different name when I was young and we had a tree in the yard. It is also called Carombola. When you slice it looks like a star. Star apple is a favorite of mine but only found it once sine I became an adult. It is dark purple on the outside and round and there is also a star when it is sliced.
@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
23 Jan 18
About star fruit, if I not mistaken, we call that in our country "balimbing". Balimbing is a Filipino slang for a traitor or a turncoat person.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
25 Jan 18
I know it has different names in different parts of the world
@JamesHxstatic (29412)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 Jan 18
I like okra pretty well, stewed or fried, but seldom have it. I think I have had Kohlrabi but did not care for it. The others I have not tried.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
22 Jan 18
Yes I had the Kohlrabi once but wasn't overly excited about it.
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@Morleyhunt (21743)
• Canada
21 Jan 18
I've enjoyed okra. Grown and eaten kohlrabi...we ate kale before it was a "thing".
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
22 Jan 18
I do grow and eat a lot of kale but only had the kohlrabi once
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@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
23 Jan 18
I already ate okra, dragon fruit and star fruit. I haven't seen and eaten a Kohlrabi. I've never tried to ate a durian fruit because, like you, I couldn't also get past the awful smell. But I already ate a candy and ice cream made out of durian.
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