Guava is a delicious fruit whose water is sometimes referred to as 'the drink of the gods'. But don't just enjoy the juice because the whole guava can be a sweet treat that will make you feel like in heaven even if you are sitting at home. Read this article to learn how to select, prepare, and eat guavas.
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Perfect Guava
Step 1. Find the softest guava you can find
The more ripe and soft the guava is, the sweeter and tastier it will be. But keep in mind, because guava is best when it is very soft, then guava also cannot last long and spoil quickly. Once the guava is purchased, you have about two days before the guava starts to rot, depending on how ripe it was when you bought it.
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To find out if the guava is ripe, gently press the guava. If it feels soft and follows your pressure then the guava is ripe.
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Step 2. Find the defects in the guava
Try to choose guava that is free of defects. A blemish or bruise could mean the fruit is of poor quality or won't taste good.
Step 3. Check the color of the guava
Ripe guava is a guava that has changed from a bright green to a lighter yellowish green color. If you see a pinkish tinge to the fruit, then the fruit is at its maximum ripeness. If you don't find any yellow guavas, you can buy green ones and wait for them to ripen.
Step 4. Sniff before you vote
Perfectly ripe guavas are guavas that you can smell without touching your nose. Ripe guava should have a distinctive aroma and anise aroma. If you've eaten guava before, look for guava that smells like it tastes.
Part 2 of 3: Washing and Chopping Guava
Step 1. Wash the guava
You should wash the whole guava because the skin is actually edible. Rinse the guava in cold water in an attempt to stop the growth of bacteria. After washing, pat the guava dry with a tissue paper.
Step 2. Place your guava on a cutting board
Using a knife, cut your guava in half. A serrated knife can usually cut guava well. Some guavas have pink flesh, while others have white flesh.
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You can split the guava in half or cut it into thin slices.
Step 3. Eat guava
You can eat guava whole (skin and seeds) or just scoop out the inside. Either way, you're enjoying delicious fruit. Some people like to season their guavas like soy sauce, sugar or even vinegar.
Step 4. Save the guava that you don't eat
You can wrap uneaten guava halves in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to four days. If you don't plan to eat guava within four days, then you should freeze your guava in the freezer. Frozen guavas can be stored in the freezer for up to eight months.
Part 3 of 3: Other Ideas Using Guava
Step 1. Want to add a tropical touch to your next BBQ?
If so, then make the guava barbeque sauce, which is a delicious combination of sweet and salty that will make you feel like you're partying in heaven.
Step 2. Try making guava bread
Tired of classic rolls filled with berries? Then why not try adding a new variety to your breakfast by eating a guava-filled roll.
Step 3. Make delicious guava jelly
Skip the regular-flavored jellies and try something a little more tropical. You can even make jelly with real guava chunks in it.
Step 4. Make a mimosa variation with some guava juice
Mimosa is an alcoholic drink made from a mixture of champagne and orange juice. Instead of mixing orange juice with champagne/sparkling wine, try mixing guava juice in a Hermosa mimosa. Just pour in sparkling wine, a little guava juice (no pulp) and two or three cherries.
Tips
- Know when guavas are ripe. Guavas usually turn yellow, maroon or green when they are ripe.
- Be careful of the seeds when eating guava.
