Flavor description
A popular Asian citrus fruit, its name translates roughly as "gold orange" in Chinese. With a sweet skin and a tart flesh, kumquats stand out among other winter fruits. Tiny and oval-shaped, the kumquat is about the size of a large cherry.
How to use
Go ahead, you're supposed to eat the whole thing -- skin and all -- though you may want to pass on the seeds. Kumquats are often found in preserves and in fruit salad. They make a nice addition to chutneys and marinades for beef, pork, or chicken. Kumquats are available fresh or canned. Kumquats generally keep at room temperature for up to three days; they can last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
How to find
Kumquats are available at your local supermarket; November to March are ideal growing months for this fruit. Choose firm kumquats that are bright orange in color; avoid those with a greenish tint.
Substitutes
Calamondin or Seville oranges
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All About Winter Fruit: These fruits will brighten your table and excite your palate. See article
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Cranberry-Kumquat-Date Relish
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