This fruit is a treasure! But most people have only heard of its name but don’t know how to eat it.

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Having said so many strange things about figs, are you curious whether this fruit is the product of a scientist’s whim?

No, records about figs are very old. It is said that the leaves that Adam and Eve shyly covered their bodies with were fig leaves.

It is also believed that it was the first plant "tamed" (artificially cultivated) by humans.

The history of cultivation is more than 5,000 years, and it is native to Arabia, West Asia and the Middle East. Later, it was introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty. The main production area is in Xinjiang, and it is also planted sporadically along our southeastern coast.

During the long history, figs have also evolved into different varieties, the most common ones being dark purple, cyan and yellow.

In our country, the varieties in Xinjiang are yellowish in shape when mature, and are oblate spherical↑, while most of the varieties in other parts of the country are gradient in color from purple to green, and have an oblong shape↓.

In the place of origin, it is more common to be a small red and purple ball, which looks like an oversized Kyoho grape.

In terms of taste, it is also softer than domestic ones.

Figs are not only divided into varieties, but also into spring fruits and autumn fruits.

What you can buy in the market now are spring fruits, which are not very sweet yet. Friends who are not from the place of origin can wait a little longer.

The autumn fruits will be on the market from the end of August to mid-November. The figs at this time are most suitable. They are sweet and soft in the mouth, melting as soon as you sip them, and making your mouth water. Oops, talking about it makes me greedy.

In foreign countries, figs are a common fruit and are sold in supermarkets and fruit shops. In recent years, with the rise of social networks such as Instagram, figs have gradually been noticed by Chinese people.

Ummm~ In other words, I was tempted by its appearance. After cutting it open, the plump and bright red flesh catches the eye in a second!

Both beautiful and powerful, the ripe fig tastes as soft and sweet as honey. People in Xinjiang also call it "sugar buns".

The nutritional value is high! Rich in 18 kinds of amino acids and multiple vitamins, the fructose and glucose in the fruit are easily absorbed and utilized by the body.

It also has the effects of strengthening the spleen and digestion, moistening the intestines and laxative, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, soothing the throat and reducing swelling, etc. It is simply excellent!

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Okay, everyone should know that figs are a good thing. So what should you pay attention to when buying?

The ripeness of figs can be judged by their appearance.

Ripe figs have slightly cracked pores at the bottom. They feel soft when pinched gently.

Unripe figs have closed pores at the bottom and will feel hard when pinched. They need to be left for two or three days before eating.

Be patient and don’t be impatient. Ripe fig flesh will be redder and more juicy than unripe figs. The taste has reached its peak~

Cai Cai does not recommend buying the following two kinds of fruits:

1. If they are already very soft when pinched, they may be overripe. It tastes soft and loses too much flavor.

2. Avoid choosing figs with too large tail openings, as they will inevitably be contaminated with dust and bacteria in the air.

As for the variety issue, dark purple figs abroad are a bit difficult to buy due to transportation problems. Therefore, Cai Cai recommends that you consider domestically produced figs. The fruits must be ripe on the tree to taste~

The most common domestic figs are purple-skinned and green-skinned figs. Which one should you choose to be more delicious?

In fact, the flavor difference between the two varieties of figs is not very big, but the flesh of green-skinned figs is relatively redder and the aroma is slightly fresher.

Figs can be eaten with the skin on, but the skin is a little astringent, so you can remove it if you don’t like it.

The skin of the ripe fig is very easy to peel. You can tear it off from the stem like a banana. The flesh is so soft that it will melt lightly when you sip it in your mouth. One bite is addictive.

The whole thing went into the stomach, leaving only a mouth full of sweetness.

In addition to being eaten directly, figs are also a frequent guest in Western food.

Because it is easy to cut and looks very good, and it also has super high nutritional value, of course you must make good use of it~

Eat it grilled, mixed with salads, or as a side dish, it Totally competent!

I also particularly recommend using it to make fig milkshake. It is silky and sweet in the mouth. It is so refreshing to drink in summer.

If you are in an area where you really can’t buy fresh figs, you can also buy some dried figs to satisfy your cravings, and they have a great flavor.

Note that it is not the snack itself "dried radish" mentioned earlier, but real dried figs. There are two common types on the market.

One kind can be eaten directly as a snack. It is still soft when pinched. It has a texture similar to persimmons in the mouth. It is durable and easy to accept.

Despite the fact that dried figs are small in size and have wrinkled skin after being dried, they have lost their original beauty. However, after drying, the dried figs have a refreshing fragrance, and the fructose is fully condensed, making them even sweeter.

The other kind is dried figs that have been dried and hardened in the sun and turned into a small round ball.

Cantonese people love to use it to make soup. It can clear away heat and detoxify, moisten dryness and relieve cough. It is most suitable for drinking in summer and autumn.

If you stay up late and get angry and have a sore throat, I recommend you stew it with pears to make a small sweet water, it will definitely work~