Citron-Buddha's Hand Kitchen Basics

How do you eat Buddha's Hand citron?
How do you use a Buddha's hand?
What does Buddha's Hand citron taste like?
How do you use Citron?
Which fruit has hands and fingers?
What is Buddha holding in his hand?
Why is it called Buddha's hand?
Where is Buddha's Hand Grown?
How do you propagate Buddha's hand?
What does citron fruit taste like?
What is Citron used for?
Can dogs eat Buddha's hand?

How do you eat Buddha's Hand citron?

Here are a few ways to use this unusual and aromatic fruit:

Eat it raw: The fruit works the same as anything you'd use lemon rind for: Thin slices or zested Buddha's hand are great for use atop salads or in vinaigrette, or to garnish dishes with an additional fragrant flavor.

How do you use a Buddha's hand?

Like its fellow-named citron, Buddha's hand is used mainly for its zest and peel. In fact, most varieties don't have any fruit or pulp to eat inside the peel-covered fingers. To use Buddha's hand: break off a "finger" from the hand and grate or peel the bright lemon exterior.

What does Buddha's Hand citron taste like?

Underneath the rind, the flesh is generally void of juice, seeds, and pulp and only contains a thick and spongy, white pith that bears a sweet flavor. Buddha's Hand citron has a bitter-sweet, bright and floral flavor that is primarily used as a zest for flavoring sweet and savory applications.

How do you use Citron?

Citron Syrup

This is something you could use in drinks – add a splash to sparkling water, tea or cocktails – or pour over a warm, fresh out of the oven cake for a sticky, moist and citron-scented result. Weigh the pulp and add to it an equal amount of sugar.

Which fruit has hands and fingers?

A Buddha's Hand Citron (var. sarcodactylis) looks like a lumpy lemon with fingers and smells like heaven. Its ancestor, the citron, may have been brought to China from India by Buddhist monks and cultivated in ancient China near the Yangtze Valley.

What is Buddha holding in his hand?

He is shown seated in a shrine. He is seated on an open lotus flower and also holds one in his hand - the lotus is the symbol of purity. He has one hand raised in a gesture of reassurance, literally meaning have no fear.

Why is it called Buddha's hand?

Also known as fingered citron, Buddha's Hand is believed to have originated in India and been brought to China by Buddhist monks. The fruit has long been prized in East Asia because it symbolizes happiness and longevity, and it's often given as an offering in temples and served during Lunar New Year.

Where is Buddha's Hand Grown?

Buddha's hand citron is an evergreen, large thorny shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 to 5 meters tall. Native to North East India and China, Buddha's Hand is a member of the citrus family and also called as Buddha's Finger because of its unusual and fragmented finger like fruits.

How do you propagate Buddha's hand?

Like all citron trees, the Buddha's Hand grows from cuttings. Cuttings, sized about 4 to 6 inches long, are taken from the branches of 2- to 4-year-old Buddha's Hand trees and must be buried completely, with all or partial foliage intact. An optional IBA rooting treatment may benefit new cuttings, but is not required.

What does citron fruit taste like?

The citron peel is bright yellow in color, and slightly lighter than that of the lemon. The outside appears to be wrinkled or smooth, and its skin is very thick. The pulp accounts for about 25% of the fruit and is acidulous in flavor, slightly bitter.

What is Citron used for?

Medicinal. From ancient through medieval times, the citron was used mainly for medical purposes: to combat seasickness, pulmonary troubles, intestinal ailments, scurvy and other disorders. The essential oil of the flavedo (the outermost, pigmented layer of rind) was also regarded as an antibiotic.

Can dogs eat Buddha's hand?

However, keep them in a cool area if possible and out of direct sunlight. You could always pop them in the fridge for a longer lifespan, but you'd be missing out on their lovely perfume. Should I use a Buddha's hand as a dog toy? No.