Wild belimbing

Sarcotheca griffithii, S. monophylla

fruit

Sour fruits of forest shrubs, put into curries and preserves, or eaten fresh with plenty of sugar.

Origin

Malay Peninsula and Sumatra

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruits are rinsed and sliced, with their thin skin; a few are enough to sour a dish.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Malay, belimbing hutan means 'forest carambola'.