Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Pomelo, big as my head.

When the weather’s nice in San Francisco, the farmer’s market at the Ferry Building is a perfect place to spend a Saturday afternoon and discover new ingredients.

Here’s a grapefruit like fruit as big as my head.

These Pomelos are native to southeast asia, but I’ve tried some during a visit to Florida, so seems like they grow in any warm environments. What I like about Pomelos are they aren’t as bitter or sour compared to a grapefruit and due to the size, the inner meat is much chunkier so you get more for your work after peeling each skin.



 
Pomelo and Arugula Salad with Scallion-Lemon Vinaigrette.
Refreshing, perfect for a summer dinner matches well with a glass of Chardonnay 
or a Hitachino Nest White Ale perfect with it’s subtle citrus notes.

So simple anyone can make this.
Wash and dry Arugula.
Add slices of red onion for sweetness and contrast
The Pomelo is the main star of this salad. Take bite sized chunks and generously lay on top of the greens.
Any simple vinaigrette dressing would match with this salad.

Here’s my Vinaigrette for this salad

Prepare:
1.5 table spoon Balsamic Vinegar
3 table spoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 stalk Scallion finely chopped
1 wedge of Lemon for juice
Salt, Pepper

Mix the contents in a bowl.
Squeeze the juice of Lemon and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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