The Currant tree is usually found in the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. My MIL had this tree for a long time already. The fruits can be made into a jam and jelly. They are very sour while they are still red and they can be used to make sour soups like Sinigang. Last time I heard, the fruits are fermented into into vinegar, wine and brandy. Although we have not tried eating the leaves; some people say the young leaves can be mixed in salads or cooked with other vegetables.
Luscious. I haven't seen those here. A fermented version sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe fruit may be small berries, but the range of tastes from fruity sweet to tart and even sour sounds intriguing. Fermented into a wine sounds like a taste treat, although this far east in the USA I will not likely see - but great in mu imagination!
ReplyDeleteYummy ruby berries!
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I've never tried it, but I want to taste the fruits :)
ReplyDeleteThe red and black current stew is a a favorite old English fruit desert of mine; here in the US substitute
ReplyDeletethe black current with the blueberry because, last time I heard, the black current shrub cannot be grown here.
Rasberries and Strawberries can be added creating a richer stew, either eaten as is, or put into a pie dish adding a pastry top. Thick fresh cream, of course, to top all! And I do not like having to prove I am not a robot - it is offensive!
I probably have never eaten these berries ! interesting !
ReplyDeleteThe berries are looking delicious. I think the leaaves are different than those on my shrubs, funny. They berries definitely need something sweet added.
ReplyDeleteI think we are going to have red and black currants from last year (frozen ones) for dessert today.
Nice pictures. I love currants, and with different shades of color ... that rich!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen them like that before..fab photos :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I need to grow a tree worth picking.
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They look pretty! I've only seen them in jam and dried.
ReplyDeleteWe have this in the Philippines? I have not seen like this in my hometown. ^_^
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Added in sinigang? How come I don't see this fruit? Too many versions. hehehe. Didn't know it would be sour if it's red in color tho. Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a currant tree!
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New info about the leaves.. Interesting!
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Oh yummmmm ... now I want some!! Thanks for your Ruby Tuesday visit. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I have heard of Currents but never seen any before. thanks for showing me something knew to me. 33-2 trolom
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