How to Cook with Jujubes
Buy jujubes from specialized markets., Know what to look for., Store jujubes in the fridge.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy jujubes from specialized markets.
Unless you live in an area where jujubes are plentiful, you may have a hard time finding them in your local supermarket.
You will have better luck at a farmers' market or a well-stocked health food store.
Asian and Indian markets also tend to carry them., There are lots of different varieties of jujubes.
In general, however, they will be round or oval-shaped and about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) long.
Young jujubes are light green.
As they ripen, they will turn yellow.
Sometimes, reddish-brown spots may appear on the skin.
Once fully ripe, jujubes will be reddish-brown in color, soft, and wrinkly.
If you plan on eating jujubes fresh, buy them just before they turn red, soft, and wrinkly., Jujubes can last a long time, especially once they are dried.
Whether you have fresh or dried jujubes, you should store them in the fridge in an airtight container. -
Step 2: Know what to look for.
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Step 3: Store jujubes in the fridge.
Detailed Guide
Unless you live in an area where jujubes are plentiful, you may have a hard time finding them in your local supermarket.
You will have better luck at a farmers' market or a well-stocked health food store.
Asian and Indian markets also tend to carry them., There are lots of different varieties of jujubes.
In general, however, they will be round or oval-shaped and about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) long.
Young jujubes are light green.
As they ripen, they will turn yellow.
Sometimes, reddish-brown spots may appear on the skin.
Once fully ripe, jujubes will be reddish-brown in color, soft, and wrinkly.
If you plan on eating jujubes fresh, buy them just before they turn red, soft, and wrinkly., Jujubes can last a long time, especially once they are dried.
Whether you have fresh or dried jujubes, you should store them in the fridge in an airtight container.
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