Ever heard of a fruit called kiwi berry? As the name implies, kiwi berry is one of the kiwi varieties that are fibrous and small in size. Due to the large amount of fruit juice and a very delicious taste, delicious kiwi berries are processed into various types of recipes or eaten directly! In addition, its small size makes kiwi berries very easy to eat or process without special preparation. Most importantly, make sure the kiwi has been washed thoroughly beforehand, yes!
Ingredients
Fruit Lettuce with Mixed Kiwi Berries
- 16 kiwi berries
- 1 whole banana
- 1/2 papaya without seeds
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
Salsa Sauce with Kiwi Berries
- 10 kiwi berries
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- Black pepper
Kiwi Berry Pastry
- 24 kiwi berries
- 2 sheets of flaky textured pastry dough (light and layered)
- 1 egg
- 240 ml of ready-to-use custard dough
- 2 tbsp. orange flavored liquor
Step
Method 1 of 4: Eating Kiwi Berries Directly
Step 1. Ripe kiwi berries naturally at room temperature until the skin color turns dark green
If the condition is not ripe, the texture of the kiwi berry will feel hard to the touch. To ripen, simply leave the kiwi berries at room temperature until they soften in texture and the skin color turns dark green.
Store kiwi berries in a paper bag to speed up the ripening process. By doing so, the natural gas produced by the kiwi berry will be trapped in the bag and allow the kiwi to ripen faster
Step 2. Clean the kiwi berries under running tap water before eating
Remember, most fresh fruit and vegetables still have dust, dirt, and pesticides on their surfaces. Therefore, always wash the kiwi berries that are still in the container under running tap water to get rid of various substances that can harm your health!
Step 3. Put the whole kiwi berry in your mouth for a shockingly rich texture and taste when you bite into it
Kiwi berries are one type of fruit that is very hassle free. As long as the size is not too big, actually kiwi berries can be eaten whole! So, try popping a whole kiwi berry in your mouth and then taking a bite to fill your mouth with a burst of delicious juice.
The skin of the kiwi berry is safe to eat! Therefore, there is no need to peel the kiwi berries before eating them
Step 4. Slice up some kiwi berries to take with you wherever you go as a healthy snack option
Because of their very small size, kiwi berries can be eaten whole. However, some people prefer to snack on it as a snack after chopping it up first. If you belong to the second group, first cut the entire base of the fruit, then slice the kiwi berry to the desired thickness to snack on as a snack.
- Store the kiwi slices in an airtight container for an easier snack at the office, at the gym, or to take with you wherever you go.
- Remember, the bigger the kiwi slices, the sharper the flavor will be when added to the recipe.
Method 2 of 4: Making Fruit Lettuce with Mixed Kiwi Berries
Step 1. Slice a banana and cut into half a seedless papaya
First, thinly slice the banana and put it in a large enough bowl. Then, split the papaya and remove the seeds with the help of a spoon, or buy seedless papaya to make the process easier. Then, dice the papaya to a thickness of 1.3 cm and put it in a bowl with bananas.
There's no need to rush through the bananas and papayas as you'll still be adding a few other ingredients after this
Step 2. Cut 16 kiwi berries, then put them in a bowl with bananas and papayas
In fact, fruit lettuce will taste the most delicious if you use pieces of fruit that are large enough. Therefore, simply split the kiwi berry which is the main ingredient in your fruit lettuce recipe. If you feel the size is too big, feel free to re-split each kiwi slice, although the richness of texture and taste produced in each bite will not be optimal.
- Kiwi berries contain a lot of juice. Therefore, try cutting it over the sink or if using a cutting board, don't forget to wash the cutting board thoroughly afterward.
- If you're not using a cutting board, be careful when cutting the kiwi so you don't hurt your fingers!
Step 3. Mix 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of honey
In a small bowl or sauce bottle, combine 2 tbsp. lime juice and 2 tbsp. honey. Later, the mixture will become a complementary sauce for fruit lettuce that tastes sweet and sour. If possible, use a sauce bottle to make pouring the sauce onto the lettuce easier. To make the sauce easier to remove from the bottle, always put the bottle upside down when not in use.
If you don't like the thick texture of honey, try using agave syrup, which is lighter in texture but has a similar taste to honey
Step 4. Stir all the ingredients in the bowl by hand, then serve the fruit lettuce immediately
Add the kiwi berry slices to the bowl, then stir all the fruit pieces by hand until they are all well combined. Then, pour the honey and lime sauce over the fruit's surface before serving!
- The fruit lettuce with kiwi berry mix is delicious served with whipped cream, especially since the light and creamy texture and the sour taste of the fruit lettuce combine very well.
- If you don't want to eat it right away, store the fruit lettuce and sauce in a separate container to ensure that the fruit remains fresh until it's time to serve.
Method 3 of 4: Making Salsa with Kiwi Berries
Step 1. Cut 10 kiwi berries and 10 cherry tomatoes and process both for a few seconds
Split the kiwi berries and cherry tomatoes, then place them in a blender or food processor; Puree for a few seconds until the fruit is crushed but not into a puree that is too soft in texture. Pour the kiwi slices and cherry tomatoes into a bowl, set aside.
- In fact, a food processor is more suitable for use because it is able to cut fruit into very small sizes without the risk of mashing it. However, you can also use a blender as long as you have the right type of blade.
- If you prefer a smooth, runny texture of the salsa sauce, feel free to process both for a few seconds longer, but not too long. Remember, tomatoes and kiwi berries have a lot of juice. As a result, overprocessing it will result in a texture that is more suitable for juice than salsa sauce.
Step 2. Add 12 grams of chopped coriander leaves to the bowl
Although you can also use dried cilantro, be aware that the taste will not be as rich as fresh cilantro. Therefore, chop the fresh coriander leaves, including the stems, and place them in a bowl of sauce.
Chopped cilantro is especially delicious when paired with cherry tomatoes. In addition, the use of coriander leaves will also make the taste of the sauce a little richer and seasoned
Step 3. Sprinkle chili powder and sugar over the top of the sauce
Add about 1 tsp. chili powder and 1 tsp. granulated sugar to make the sauce taste a little sweeter and spicier. Taste the sauce and add a pinch of chili powder if you want it to be spicier.
Fresh chili paste is a great alternative to chili powder, though of course it's a little more expensive. If you want to use fresh chili paste instead of dried chili powder, just mix in about 1 tsp. chili paste into the kiwi slices and cherry tomatoes to be processed using a blender, then process the three ingredients together
Step 4. Pour 2 tablespoons of lime juice over the top of the sauce and serve the salsa sauce immediately
A squeeze of lime is the most important element in all salsa sauce recipes, including those made with kiwi berries. In particular, the sour and tart taste of the lime juice is able to balance the sweet and savory taste of the kiwi slices and cherry tomatoes. As a result, you will get millions of delicious flavors in every bite! After all, salsa sauce can last quite a long time, which is about 1-2 weeks as long as it is stored in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator.
- If you want to have a dip with chips, try using corn chips for a traditional snack flavor. However, actually the thick and sweet salsa sauce is also delicious eaten with pita bread.
- If desired, the sauce can also be served with sautéed fish and chicken.
Method 4 of 4: Making Kiwi Berry Pastries
Step 1. Cut the dough sheet into four equal-sized pieces, then place each piece of pastry on a baking sheet
If you're using a standard sheet of pastry, which is 25 x 15 cm, try cutting the pastry into four squares, each of which has a side length of 12 cm. Place the pastry slices on the baking sheet; set aside.
Don't have a nonstick pan? Try spraying the bottom of the pan with cooking oil before placing the pastry sheet on top
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius
While waiting for the oven to heat up, beat 1 egg until it is thick and hollow; set aside. Don't put anything in the oven until all the ingredients are completely ready, especially since pastries need to be baked in the right proportions and at the right time for maximum results.
Step 3. Cut the second sheet of pastry into 16 rectangles measuring 12x2 cm
Later, the rectangular pieces of pastry will be attached to each side of the square-shaped pastry, until a small space is formed in the center of the pastry. This is where all the ingredients will be added after the pastry is finished baking.
Make sure the rectangular pastry doesn't exceed 2 cm in width so that the structure stays firm when baking
Step 4. Brush the entire surface of the pastry slices with the beaten egg
Dip a small brush into the beaten egg, then immediately rub the egg onto the surface of each piece of pastry. Eggs are useful for producing a golden brown color when the pastry is baked, as well as to even out the level of doneness of the pastry.
Egg substitutes, such as flax seeds that have been dissolved in water, can also be used, although of course they will produce a different taste
Step 5. Place a rectangular piece of pastry all over the side of the square piece, then bake the pastry for 15 minutes
Arrange a rectangular piece of pastry on each side of the square, so that a small space forms in the middle of the pastry dough. When baked, the size of the rectangular pastry should expand to a height of 2 cm so that it can seal the space in the middle. Before baking, don't forget to press down firmly on the surface of the pastry to make sure the rectangular pieces are firmly attached to the sheet underneath. Thus, the structure of the pastry will remain firm when baked in the oven. Bake the pastry for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
- Keep an eye on the pastry dough being baked. To make sure the pastry dough is perfectly cooked, don't forget to pop any air bubbles that contain moisture trapped in the dough.
- After 15 minutes or when the dough turns golden brown, please remove it from the oven.
Step 6. Mix the custard mixture with the orange-flavored liquor
Prepare 240 ml of custard dough according to the instructions on the package. Pour the custard into a bowl and add 2 tbsp. orange-flavored liquor to produce a hint of refreshing citrus fruity taste. If the taste is not to your liking, please reduce or increase the amount of orange-flavored liquor used.
- Most of the powdered custard dough needs to be mixed with 60 ml of milk and warmed in a saucepan, stirring constantly until it thickens. To make sure the results don't disappoint, make sure you always follow the instructions listed on the custard dough packaging.
- Use grated orange peel or 2 tbsp. a squeeze of orange if you don't want or can't drink alcohol.
Step 7. Put a tablespoon of custard mixture into the space formed in the center of the pastry, then add the kiwi berries on the surface
After the pastry dough is cooked, don't forget to let it rest for a few minutes until the temperature cools down. Then, pour the custard mixture with a little orange flavor into the middle. After the custard mixture is poured, cut the kiwi berries and place them on the top of the custard.
Serve the pastries warm or store them in a tightly closed container for 3 days in the refrigerator
Tips
- In the Northern Hemisphere, kiwi berries are of the best quality when purchased from March to May, while in the Southern Hemisphere, you can find the freshest quality kiwi berries from September to November.
- Regardless of the type of fruit, don't forget to wash it before eating or processing it to remove the layer of pesticides, dust, and other harmful contaminants attached to its surface.
- Kiwi berries have a lot of juice. Therefore, it is best not to cut the kiwi berry too small to prevent the juice from flowing out and risk the fruit losing some of its natural sweetness.
