A naturally occurring tangerine and grapefruit (AKA pomelo) hybrid discovered in Jamaica nearly a century ago, this sweet and sour citrus is now featured in culinary creations around the world.
Wrapped in a rough, wrinkly, greenish-yellow rind that inspired the unfortunate moniker ‘ugli fruit’, the inside of Jamaican tangelos are filled with brightly coloured segments bursting with fresh flavour. The juicy, honeyed pulp also offers another perk: your daily dose of vitamin C!
Jamaican Tangelo Recipes
Squeeze these beauties into juice, add to a salad, boil into marmalade, or pop in your mouth for a juicy treat. You can swap Jamaican tangelo into any of your favourite recipes calling for citrus segments, juice, or zest. Our culinary team loves to add this tangy citrus to recipes featuring rich and flavourful protein like shrimp and chicken, but the possibilities are endless!
Citrus Glazed Shrimp with Carambola Salsa over Cilantro Rice
Featuring:
- Shrimp
- Star fruit (carambola)
- Jamaican tangelo
Basil-Citrus Chicken with Roasted Nantes Carrots and Kale
Featuring:
- Chicken breasts
- Nantes carrots
- Jamaican tangelo
Ready to give this unsightly (but oh-so-delicious) citrus a chance? Try it in this week’s savoury-sweet recipe for Spiced Cod over Toasted Coconut Rice with Cucumber, Cashew & Jamaican Tangelo Salad!
Spiced Cod over Toasted Coconut Rice with Cucumber, Cashew and Jamaican Tangelo Salad
Featuring:
- Cod fillets
- Jasmine rice
- Jamaican tangelo
Jamaican tangelo is only in season for another few months, so make sure to give it a taste before it’s gone!
Image Credits
Feature Image, Image 1-4: via Goodfood
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