Here in Africa, in Namibia, we have lots of them, they are all over in the wildness, they just grow by themselves we don't have to grow them and they are plenty. I collected them today because i wanted to collect seeds, i think dried and crushed seeds are good for my poultry. I just wanted to know how other people call this spiky melon...i came to learn that you call it Kiwano, i call it Manyose, thank you for the video
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! :) And you are very welcome!
@ro3843 Жыл бұрын
We also call it a horned melon because of the spikes.
@malaikahansen Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!! I have just ordered the seeds online out of curiosity, since I have never seen or heard of them then I searched how to eat 😋 I am from East Africa, living in Northern Europe zone 7b, I will plant them for the first time and see, love to try new things 😊
@JUSREEL1978 Жыл бұрын
That's why Africa is the best and cannot need anyone else 😂
@milliewoo337 Жыл бұрын
So cool!! Thank you for sharing!
@googelig11 ай бұрын
I bought one today. Mixed it in a blender together with half a lemon, some ginger, a shot of strawberry juice and lots of water. Extremely refreshing! Definitively an interesting fruit. Not that great by itself but excels as a small addition when mixed with other fruits. At least that goes for my taste preferences growing up in Germany.
@inthekitchenwithmatt11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you tried it and liked it, and that does sound like a very refreshing drink you made.
@oticimowaldo94336 ай бұрын
Did u include the outside as well
@atipsygypsylife Жыл бұрын
My son and I have a "thing" where i let him pick out (what he calls) one weird fruit and one weird cheese each time. He loves trying new things! So, a horned melon was definitely a good choice to put in his Easter basket! Thanks for the video so we know how to eat it. I hope he's surprised with the green inside! It costs $9.99 in Washington state 😳 But, he's worth it, I never want to squash his curiosity ❤
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
That is awesome that he loves trying new things!! And yes that is expensive. Let me know what he thinks once he tries it!
@partymix43565 ай бұрын
make a channel if you haven’t already
@citygirl7134 ай бұрын
That’s a cute idea ❤
@jocelynlorenzo1693 ай бұрын
My 7 year old saw it and wanted it. No wonder why Safeway didn't have a sign for it. I got to the register and it was $9! Hawaii. Only for her to say "eew" when I opened it lol. It was my first time seeing this fruit too so off to KZfaq to see what it's all about.
@JessicaMiller-iy5si9 ай бұрын
My kids and I have ate an unlimited supply this fall for free!!! The melon grows on a vine that grows down my neighbors chain link fence ! He and his wife are good friends that grow a bunch of different stuff in their garden!! 😎
@JessicaMiller-iy5si9 ай бұрын
The call them jelly melons!
@inthekitchenwithmatt9 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! Way cheaper than buying them. They are so expensive to buy in the States. Better to just grow them if you can haha. Yep jelly melons is another popular name for them.
@karinafelices99763 жыл бұрын
Planted them for the first time this year. never tasted as of yet but cant wait! They are all over the place and grew up my fence, which actually looks pretty cool. Growing so good! I'm from TX and temps got up into 100 plus this season, so I don't think you will have a problem in AZ. Cost 5.49 ea. here.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yeah, I bet the will grow well here. I might plant some in my parents backyard next season, haha.
@GuillermoPaulman4 жыл бұрын
I accidentally bought this thing, thinking it was yellow dragon fruit. I'm not enjoying it at all, but thanks for the video.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Yep, definitely different than a yellow dragon fruit. :)
@teddynamanda77843 жыл бұрын
Try it's juice, it's amazing especially when cold. Sorry my English is not good
@lindas97343 жыл бұрын
We just did the same thing today! I also bought 4 thinking it was the yellow dragon fruit we had tried the day before 🤦🏾♀️
@sharonhewitt34982 жыл бұрын
Yes me too!!! I thought it was a dragon fruit so decided to buy one. I paid $5 for itand was so disappointed. I had to throw it in the bin. Not nice at all
@meowmee68112 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@philemonfatini28293 жыл бұрын
This is a good fruit to eat, we grow a lot here in Africa.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! :)
@Mujahedkhan9892 жыл бұрын
How much do they sell for in Africa? We pay about 5.49 in Chicago.
@fatimaa3432 жыл бұрын
@@Mujahedkhan989 That is so expensive! We buy four for 20 shillings in Kenya
@Mujahedkhan9892 жыл бұрын
@@fatimaa343 omg that’s .17 cents in US currency.
@gerageru1388 Жыл бұрын
@@Mujahedkhan989 seattle $9'99
@Extinction_Vortex2 жыл бұрын
Just tried one this morning $6.99 (gotta love CA prices) at my local supermarket. I didn't hate it, but didn't particularly like it. You were spot on saying its a mix of a kiwi and a cucumber. Wouldn't but it again, but its always fun to try new stuff. Thanks for this video!
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you gave it a try!! Agreed completely. If it was cheaper I would totally buy them more often, and when I have a backyard I will grow them in a garden, just because they look so darn awesome, haha.
@Crazy85quirrel Жыл бұрын
Here in Washington State, it costed $9.99. Pretty pricy lol
@nm12300 Жыл бұрын
Yea got some at Ralph’s for $8 each. Just to say I actually tried it. But won’t buy them again they are just mehhh.
@johndegunto61639 ай бұрын
$2.49 at my local grocery store here in the Bay Area. Never saw these before so I snagged one. I like it
@derrickwilliams9367 ай бұрын
99 cents here in Chicago? When u go to the self checkout line and ring it up as an Apple 😉 😂
@MsVerderosa3 жыл бұрын
We found one of these in the produce section and my son was convinced it was a dragon egg so we bought one to try. Had no idea how to cut it, so thanks for the demo. I think he's going to be jazzed about the bright green inside
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, Katherine!! haha Also it will taste a little better if you sprinkle a bit of salt on it.
@yoshango2 жыл бұрын
@@inthekitchenwithmatt noooo just by itself
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
@@yoshango You can eat it however you want. But lots of people sprinkle a little salt on it. Because to them, it tastes better.
@yoshango2 жыл бұрын
@@inthekitchenwithmatt yeah I know I just gag at the thought of it. Wasn't trying to give hate or anything
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
@@yoshango Have you tried it? Seriously a little bit of salt makes a lot of fruits taste better. Especially melons. Not a lot of salt just a pinch goes a long way.
@psalmchica11 ай бұрын
Just literally ate one as I was watching your video on it! It is absolutely delicious! First time having it. Mine tasted like a combo of aloe Vera , kiwi and
@inthekitchenwithmatt11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you gave it a try and liked it!! A combo of Aloe Vera and Kiwi is a great way to describe it.
@AntoniaaSoPretty11 ай бұрын
Same
@prospersiwela1914 Жыл бұрын
Grew up eating this in my home country in Zimbabwe. They just grow from the bush and we just pick them up .Its a very delicious fruit. It's one of those fruit which you need grow up eating in order to really appreciate them .
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! And I agree, most people here in the States that try it don't seem to like it that much. I tell them to sprinkle a little bit of salt on it.
@zakaroyalty625 ай бұрын
We ne’er ate the horned cucumber/melon or kiwano which grew abundantly in our fields & gardens back in Zim 🇿🇼 with a teaspoon like you do in Arizona 🇺🇸! We just cut the tiny horns around it and chowed it like apples 🍎…that simple 😊😜!
@beecharmerbeeprogramming67334 жыл бұрын
I moved to Hawaii 7 years ago from Phoenix. I had a landscape co called "AtoZ Green Landscaping" I had a lush garden and grew all kinds of things there including passion fruit and guava and all kinds of melons. I hadn't heard of this fruit until I moved to big island but I currently grow it here. I enjoyed your video and subscribed. I am a farmer out here and I happen to enjoy the way you give a little history and detailed taste and info. Thanx man. Aloha
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I love it here in Phoenix. I have yet to visit Hawaii, some day! :) It is amazing to me how many tropicals we can grow here in Phoenix. Getting ready to transplant a passion fruit from my patio (in a pot) to my parent's backyard in Gilbert. Haha, I planted all my trees in their backyard. You are welcome! Aloha!
@skinpounder6663 жыл бұрын
$6 here in upstate NY, recommend squeezing the pods into a bowl when really ripe and sweet and put some whip cream or cool whip with it. When they are ripe and sweet it’s like an all natural green jello flavor
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Yep lots of fun things to do with it. Also adding salt to it, helps the flavor. Or squeezing it into a blender for a smoothie.
@garyvee60232 жыл бұрын
I planted some seed s in October 2021.., now Jan 2022 and my vine is LOADED with fruit. I have never had them before and just wanted to grow something that was different to show the kids that there is more to fruit and veg than what they see at the supermarkets. I grow all sorts of weird and wonderful fruits and veggies..., if it's different, then I will grow it. Thanks for the vid. (You would have no trouble growing it).
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome you grew them!! You will have to let me know how fresh off the vine ones taste. What other unusual things do you grow?
@lindadenmark141016 күн бұрын
I grow Kiwano in Central Florida where it is prolific and can ripen on the vine. I think it’s a fruit that you develop a taste for. I love it now that I’ve been growing it for awhile. I also grew it in USDA Zone 6b and picked the fruits when a frost was forecast in the fall. They would ripen nicely in my kitchen and lasted a long time.
@inthekitchenwithmatt16 күн бұрын
Awesome! Much cheaper to grow it than to buy it at the store haha
@tinaeverhart81689 ай бұрын
My grand-daughter, Cali and i grew these Jelly Melons here in Lexington, North Carolina. We got about 30, but it frosted early and so we had to pick them green. We got 1 that ripened on the vine, and it tasted just like you decribed it. She added a little sugar to the jelly and it was really good. It took a long time for the vine to mature and flower. It took off when it got really hot.
@inthekitchenwithmatt9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you were able to grow them where you live. I haven't tried growing them yet because I don't have a yard. But they grow really well here in Phoenix. Try a little salt on it too next time you try it to see if you like it that way.
@raneehyatt59539 ай бұрын
I bought one before I saw your review on them. They do taste a little like cucumber at first then becomes blend when I chew on the seeds. Put them In cranberry juice for the benefits with chia seeds. Not bad but wouldn’t buy again they were $8.98 each. I am going to try to grow some from the seeds. 🥰
@inthekitchenwithmatt9 ай бұрын
Glad you were able to try them! Yeah too bad they are so expensive. Hopefully you can get the seeds to sprout. They taste a little better with some salt sprinkled on top.
@sadzasnake1755 Жыл бұрын
I know it as Gaka. (Horned cucumber) It is the most refreshing fruit. They grew wild in my home land of Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@2367152382214 ай бұрын
For the first time I saw this fruit in local Supermarket in Singapore and costs S$7.95/piece, considered expensive fruit compared to other fruits for its size. I took it raw and the taste is not that great compared to other fruits but it has a very mild sour taste, each seed encapsulated on a jelly like flesh, greenish in colour. I put together with the seeds in my mouth and separated the seeds by squeezing the flesh in my mouth and spit the seeds out, the flesh is found to be bit crunchy and it got the raw smell of cucumber but don’t find banana flavour as what some posts say (maybe my senses are not that strong to find banana flavour). Overall I liked the fruit for its crunchy texture, mild sour taste and flavour. I had it in whole with the seeds and it just slipped easily through my throat, not difficult to swallow. Can try once for experience.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 ай бұрын
Glad you gave it a try. Definitely worth trying at least once in my opinion just to experience this interesting fruit.
@JessicaNyquist372 жыл бұрын
I tried a Kiwano for the first time today. I liked the flavor, and would buy it again. I paid 6.49 here in Oregon.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to try it and liked it! :)
@Luke-tt3dt3 жыл бұрын
I tried one here in New Zealand, it is enjoyable and juicy, a good thirst quencher on a hot day, but definitely not worth the $6 per individual fruit.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not worth $6! Glad you tried them!
@susandetjen52424 жыл бұрын
That is the weirdest looking thing i've ever seen. In a good way.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
hahaha I know Susan? Crazy right? :)
@sueedgcumbe76502 жыл бұрын
I grow these. Mine are green though, and turn yellow after being harvested. They grow wild in Africa. I normally chop the ends off, then cut the skin off and keep the fruit whole and just slice it, lightly salt it and then drink the left over juice in the serving juice. They are easy to grow and we harvested hundreds of them in the summer.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yeah I imagine they are easy to grow here in Arizona, I just don't have the space to grow them. But once I get a backyard, I definitely will.
@user-oh1vw7iw8p8 ай бұрын
I picked one of these up at a health food/specialty store. Sure is an interesting fruit. I was admittedly unimpressed with its flavor, but a sprinkle of smoked salt does wonders! I ate some of the fruit with the skin, which didn't affect the taste at all. At $10.00 each (in NY state) I probably won't buy again, but it was fun to try!
@inthekitchenwithmatt8 ай бұрын
Definitely fun to try and definitely tastes better with salt, however at the high prices here in the States, not really worth it. Now if you live in an area warm enough to grow them, that's the ticket if you want to eat them more often haha. Glad you tried it!
@KekeeLOLO3 жыл бұрын
I just tried it. I feel the same way that you do about it. Expensive and just ok.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it. I think it looks too cool, not to try at least once, but in the end, not something I will buy often, haha.
@tylerhuber56683 жыл бұрын
Agree and it cost me 6.99$ probably won’t get it again
@nonime95662 жыл бұрын
I actually bought one, it's definitely interesting. The taste reminds me of a tomato/a kiwi/a cucumber. Mine was a little blander in color on the inside but still good.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to try one!
@hyacinthfields7404 Жыл бұрын
I grow it in Las Vegas and I have at least 8 large ones getting ready to pick as soon as they turn Orange. I don’t enjoy the fruit, bought it accidentally for $5.99. My fruits are larger than the one I bought. Thanks for the info on it. I will use it in smoothie. Hyacinth F.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Yes so much cheaper to grow them at home haha
@markbutler1616 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this Matt. I saw the Kiwano here in Ireland and bought it out of curiosity. I'm glad it had so many health benefits. Taste ways, it was unremarkable but you never know til you try it!
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Mark! Unremarkable indeed for the taste, but it looks cool at least haha. A little bit of salt sprinkled on it helps the taste a bit.
@sweepingupspirits3 жыл бұрын
I love the taste of the kiwano melon & its' texture, too!
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@shogofei8984 жыл бұрын
Am from kenya 🇰🇪 And Av eat it a couple of times Another name thorn Mellon It's really good and healthy
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
hi Shogo! :) I am curious how expensive are they to buy in Kenya?
@marthandinda95094 жыл бұрын
@@inthekitchenwithmattvery cheap. One goes for 0.2 dollars. They aren't supposed to be sweet but are very good for diabetics.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Wow yeah that is cheap! I did some research and I can definitely grow them here in Arizona. No just need to wait to plant them. Yeah that makes sense, a good fruit for diabetics. :)
@reneezancewoman4 жыл бұрын
@@inthekitchenwithmatt they like full sun, so you should have no problem!
@terrieannschmearer2 ай бұрын
I just bought one. I haven't tried it yet but I'm about to. I was checking out videos to see how to tell if it's ripe (it is) and how to eat it. I can tell you that I paid $7.99 for mine. They didn't have a price on it and I decided to take a chance. I probably wouldn't have purchased it at that price if it had been posted. I wanted to try something different, so that's what I'm going to do. :) *Edit: it's been eaten. It was okay, kind of tangy. I won't be buying another one because of the price, but I have read that they high in vitamins and antioxidants.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 ай бұрын
Yeah it is too bad they are so expensive, their taste doesn't merit the cost in my opinion. But if you save the seeds and live in a warm climate you can probably grow them.
@listeningkiwi7341 Жыл бұрын
Matt, we live in the North Island of New Zealand. We have a prolific Kiwano vine that has been the most productive of any vegetable or fruit we have growing. They are green at the moment, we are waiting for them to ripen. We had to search for how to prepare and eat them, so thanks for your video - the first one that came up!
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!! Very cheap that way, haha, these are so expensive to buy here in the States. Let me know how you like them after trying them.
@over12064 жыл бұрын
Costs around $2 here, it's usually sold with a small packet of honey I like the taste of it to be honest
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@1ake473 жыл бұрын
I think it's pretty good, the seeds are annoying though Edit: The seeds aren't as annoying now that I got used to it, and I've found out that it tastes great with salt!
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Yes, salt is great on these!
@mattmeyer3107 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one in San Francisco, $5 here. Texture similar to chia seeds that are steeped over night. Probably good for digestion.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it!
@PurpleSwag042 жыл бұрын
Just ate one it’s more of a cucumber taste I think it would be great in a smoothly with kiwi & bananas maybe nice video 👍
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to try one! And thank you!
@Horseycrazy4life3 жыл бұрын
My daughter saw this at the grocery store here in NC. I had no idea what to do with this hahaha but thanks to you we figured it out. It’s kinda hard to eat with the seeds but fun for a try!
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, Allison! Glad you gave it a try. :)
@yvonnebrown17792 жыл бұрын
I love it very refreshing was eating one while watching your vid
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@catidid1002 ай бұрын
I love these!! Tastes like green jello without sugar, and I can’t handle sugar or sweet fruits, so this is perfect for me here in Colorado. Wish they weren’t so expensive here, though. They cost $6.99 in my local Safeway store 🙁!
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Yeah that is still expensive! You could try saving the seeds and growing them. They may be okay but it may also be too cold still in the summer there. But you could always try it!
@liammarshall399 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one yesterday for $2 CAD at a local market. Brought it to a party and it was a blast
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! And great price to try it. I wish I could find them that cheap here haha.
@nicoleliggins52634 жыл бұрын
I'm about to try today. Thank you for the headstart.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it tastes. Interesting fruit indeed.
@chelseaknepp6830 Жыл бұрын
I just found this at my local store after moving states. It was pretty expensive but my curiosity got to me. I found your video trying to figure out how to cut this thing lol I think I agree with you, idk if I would buy this again cuz it's not the best tasting compared to other fruits and the price is not the greatest. I did enjoy this experience though, Thank you for your video!
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found it and tried it. Fun fruit to try once for curiosity reasons for sure, haha. Much cheaper to just grow them if you live in a climate that would support them, hahaha. And you are very welcome! Thanks for watching :)
@Yessirr432 Жыл бұрын
I like it, i just tried one with my mom and sister. if you haven't tried it before, i recommend not chewing the seeds. it has the texture of Jell-O
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it!
@maoridezyah49642 жыл бұрын
Passion fruit is my best answer to compare this fruits texture. No sweetness but a fresh cucumber taste with a slight mild tang
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, very similar to passion fruit for the texture.
@Klover_vibes Жыл бұрын
I just tried one of these, they’re delicious!
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried one and liked it!!
@eddietucker33342 жыл бұрын
Per Seed Savers catalog, it comes from near the Kalahari Desert in Africa and is very heat, drought and poor soil tolerant. Can't wait to grow them here in the Mojave (Joshua Tree), especially considering the cost.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eddie! Yep it comes from Africa but cultivated in many areas around the world. It should grow pretty well in Mojave! If I had a yard I would be growing them here in Phoenix.
@sirenanichols20797 ай бұрын
Hi Matt. I love your video on this fruit. I bought one about a week ago and had the pleasure today of trying it and it was really good. Very juicy and ripe. A very natural lightly jelly texture with a simple but great taste to me as well great health benefits . Will be purchasing more .
@inthekitchenwithmatt7 ай бұрын
That is awesome, Sirena! I am glad you bought one to try out and liked it. :) And thanks for watching the video!
@tatedottech Жыл бұрын
My wife bought one to try. We had no idea what it was so I googled it. Glad to have found this video. I enjoy it. I would eat it if there were some around, but this one cost $6 so it’s def. It going to be something we buy regularly
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you got to try it and glad you found this video. Yeah pretty expensive to eat regularly, unless you live in a location where you can grow them yourself.
@michaelgrant33562 жыл бұрын
I live at the northern end of Johannesburg and found them growing on my compost. I did not know what they were, but my gardener told me that they were edible. When they turn yellow I will try them. (I am not sure if they weren't planted by my gardener :-))
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, Michael! We call those volunteer plants (sprout on their own, without having to plant anything), haha, we had them all the time in our compost growing up, usually cucumber or squash, pumpkin, or watermelon. Lots of watermelon since my dad loved eating those, ha.
@minerkrill4 жыл бұрын
They should grow well in AZ just beware the plant is huge! I payed $4 for ten seeds and each plant will give you 50-100 fruits depending on how well you care for it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Yeah most melon type plants get enormous and take up lots of space. haha
@reneezancewoman4 жыл бұрын
Uh oh, I just planted several seeds.😬
@amy34584 жыл бұрын
How would you recommend planting these? Trellised? Rambling along the ground? Do you enjoy the melons/cucumbers? Can you describe their flavor? Can you rate them 1-10, 10 being the best ever? Thanks so much!
@NtokozoMoyo2 жыл бұрын
Another Method: I grew up eating these in Botswana and Zimbabwe. You can peel the skin off then cut it horizontally (rings) and then season it with Salt. This wakes up the flavor. You can season with salt and fresh chilli or just salt and pickled jalapenos. You can add to a salad if you dont wanna eat it alone. But on a personal note.. I would not eat it by scooping the seeds. That not how youd eat a Guava....
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are great with salt!
@ashtheartist22723 жыл бұрын
I had one yesterday. I paid $2.50 for mine and it was citrusy and bitter. I don’t know if mine was ripe or not. The seeds were not soft and it was too hard to eat. I tried to eat it the jelly and the seeds but it was not worth it. I also tried to strain out the seeds and i didn’t get much juice at all from those efforts. Oh well.. I tried something new! Thanks for posting! :)
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashlyn! It sounds like yours wasn't quite ripe yet. But in the end even the ripe ones, probably look cooler than they taste to most people. Still fun to try new fruits, haha. :) And you are very welcome!
@cristobalah78363 жыл бұрын
Bought two just because I have never seen it before and tried it, much like yours it was not super sweet but good just the same...don't recall how much I paid but as you said there are other fruits that warrant the attention of my taste buds.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Glad you at least gave them a try. :)
@brandonwynn39654 жыл бұрын
Just picked up first one thought it looked cool at the grocery. Found your video how to eat it. Paid 6 bucks gotta say its not for me.. it’s going in a smoothie
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
hahaha yeah, it is one of those "want to experience it once" types of fruits I think. Although, I wonder if they taste better if picked fresh.
@doubleoseven2733 жыл бұрын
Dang it I got one sitting on my counter was going to try it tomorrow
@chiangchengkooi97913 жыл бұрын
I had it once, serve as juice, i love it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@busa89 Жыл бұрын
I bought one yesterday in Olympia, WA and it cost $10. Kind of taste like a sour kewi. Not my favorite but glad I tried it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it! Yeah a sour slimy/jellylike kiwi is a good description for the taste! It does taste a little better with a pinch of salt on top.
@samanthaclements51123 жыл бұрын
Paid 4.99 in ky! Definately interesting. I love fruit but not sure how i feel about this one lol
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
lol I know right? Such an interesting fruit on the outside, and even on the inside it looks cool, "otherworldly" even, but the taste doesn't match up with it's "coolness" lol
@rateng56522 жыл бұрын
We have plenty here in kenya 🇰🇪 they are very cheap $1 they have medicinal value to your body try n slice it then put the inner part in a drink eg Alcohol or Fanta in short it cleans your inner organs its tasteless yes but what it does wonders to your inner organs
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@taongachongo12643 жыл бұрын
I've had plenty of those, especially when I was younger. Bought some today in my hometown Lusaka, Zambia. They were K2 each, which is about 0.089USD each.
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is very inexpensive. They are so expensive here! And thanks for watching in Zambia :)
@tnicholson213 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just got one to try.. it's was about $5 us
@patriciamanana37792 жыл бұрын
I bought it from the market today.. they are really cheap in Uganda ... four kiwano go for 0.27 dollars.. and these have flavour
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
That is very cheap!!! :)
@tambam33764 жыл бұрын
Just tried one for the first time. It was not bad, reminded me of a kiwi but not quite as sweet. Wouldn't buy it again I think, but worth trying :)
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that is how I am with it, fun to try once, because how interesting it looks, but a bit underwhelming for the price. If it was only a dollar or less per fruit, I would buy them again, haha.
@goodtimesrkillinme14 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these at the store, no idea how much it was(didn't care, wated to try it). In retrospect, I should have gotten the Dragon Fruit that was sitting next to it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
lol :) Dragon fruit is cool looking but rather bland in taste. I have a video on that as well. But it is fun trying new things, in my opinion, even if it is just to say, "yeah I have tried that weird looking fruit...haha"
@tambam33764 жыл бұрын
Oh I love the Dragon fruit that i bought. I bought one same time as this horned fruit. It was the red dragonfruit too, kinda sweet. Worth it IMO.
@kialove1914 жыл бұрын
In The Kitchen With Matt Try the yellow dragon fruit. Soo much better than the red dragon fruit.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
@@kialove191 I will definitely try it the next time I find some.
@mupandar3 жыл бұрын
In The Kitchen With Matt Definitely try the yellow dragon fruit. I did a taste test of both varieties this week and the yellow was head and shoulders above its competition. I used a little bit of salt on the red dragon fruit and that definitely improved its flavor.
@melissasteien5818 Жыл бұрын
My daughter and I got one to try as we try new fruits anytime we find them. Not a big fan but not horrible. $9.99 in midwest IL so very pricey to try but want my daughter to try and experience new foods.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it and that is a fun hobby for sure. Definitely visit an International Market like H-Mart if you get the chance, lots of cool fruits you can find there to try.
@lenahlebotse837110 күн бұрын
Watching from Botswana 🇧🇼 and the grow on their own..rare to find,most people don't know about it.unless we keep on passing the message ❤ it,to me it's smoothy and nearly tasted like an orange..
@inthekitchenwithmatt10 күн бұрын
Awesome thanks for watching! Yeah it is such an exotic fruit here haha and very expensive!
@khyros_cen15084 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty good to make tea with the seeds.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@reneezancewoman4 жыл бұрын
I've never had them, but it was cheaper to buy seeds to grow them than to buy one in the store, so that's what I'm doing. 😂 Hey, I'm already growing cucumbers, so...
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Nice! :)
@GDisthename3 жыл бұрын
Where you buy the seeds
@sabalipurefacebody3486Ай бұрын
I still need to try it, here in AZ it was 5.99 for one. So it is expensive. I bought it out of curiosity and wanted to share something new with my kids
@inthekitchenwithmattАй бұрын
Yeah it is still very expensive! You can buy one and then plant the seeds if you have a yard. They should grow well here in AZ.
@Blurrigt Жыл бұрын
I'm actually growing these on my glassed in balcony right now. In Sweden the seeds are sold as Kiwano, a exotic Cucumber, recommended for sallads or drinks. It's growing like crazy already over 2m long and spreading out towards the sides. So I hope I'll manage to get som fruits to try before the summer is over.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! :)
@lindataylor84564 жыл бұрын
It looks like green jello with cucumber seeds. I'd think it might be a favorite where it is grown. I think I will skip it, as to cost and taste.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Yeah probably more of an acquired taste. If it was super cheap like normal cucumbers it would be worth getting often. Or grown!
@Travelmountainroads4 жыл бұрын
I would try it. Looks interesting
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Interesting indeed! :)
@kaileex3anne9 ай бұрын
Small world googled this fruit cuz I just bought it and ur video came up and when you said AZ I was like whattt I live here too 😂 did not know they were from Africa now I’m excited to tell my friends who are from there that I tried it 😋 I’ll be trying it tm morning :) Yaya thanks for the info
@inthekitchenwithmatt9 ай бұрын
That is awesome!! What part of AZ? As long as it isn't in the mountains you can grown them here too if you like gardening. Just save the seeds after trying them. Also they taste a little better with a bit of salt sprinkled on them. Curious to see what you think about the taste haha
@donnamcconkey314023 күн бұрын
I just bought one today in Missouri for $10. It was pretty sour and I wouldn’t buy another one but glad we tried it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt23 күн бұрын
That is expensive! Yeah not worth the price in my opinion, but fun to try. If you really wanted to, you could probably save the seeds and grow them if you have a yard and like gardening. You may be able to get a crop before it gets too cold there, but usually these would get planted in spring
@58011600520863 жыл бұрын
Growing wild in my garden, probably dropped by bird seeds...South Africa
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
So awesome!
@lovelygaminggirl11122 жыл бұрын
You're right, it taste like kiwi. I just buy it for 7 kunas (1$). It's really good
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
That is a great price! Glad you like them.
@TheGloryofMusic4 жыл бұрын
I just tried one, and it had white flesh with black seeds. It was juicy and very sweet, but as you commented, not a lot of flavor. I think it would be good for smoothies because of the texture of the seeds. Or, I can see combining it with banana for a dessert.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, smoothies would be a great option.
@joannakuzniewska9367 Жыл бұрын
I believe that you are describing dragon fruit. It's redish from the outside and looks very similar to this one :)
@yuishishido8780 Жыл бұрын
I had one once, really enjoyed it. Maybe it was me though but I swear the inside smelled kinda like fresh lawn clippings.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it!
@Idk-pn3dm2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this before and I love it
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@abillionfollowersbutnovide32349 күн бұрын
Welcome to kitchen with matt, i am matt.
@AnimeGamerCrew Жыл бұрын
It also has a hint of green tomatoes i just now tried my first one I been eating it as I watched this I'm thinking about growing some here in Ohio
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it!!
@FirmaLiman Жыл бұрын
We just bought one - searching how to eat it! 😁 Price in Serbia, Europe is 1.2$ each. Thanks for the review! Regards
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! That is a great price to try it, so much cheaper than here in the States haha
@dianebarela9361 Жыл бұрын
I just got to taste one I work for the school nutrition service and I got to taste one it was real interesting
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Interesting is a great way to describe the taste haha. It does taste a little better if you sprinkle a bit of salt on it.
@ianjones1675 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate I grow them here in port Stephens nsw and you can’t give them away. Lol I use them on ice cream for a dessert and I also mix them up with my jerky when I do it they are very nutritious.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! haha better than paying $4 to $10 for just 1 lol
@soes8517 Жыл бұрын
i am from Iran it cost here one dollar and a half...and today its my first time to try it.
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Good price! Let me know how you like it. A pinch of salt on it makes it taste a little better.
@Immortal00Flamel8 ай бұрын
I'm from Pennsylvania in the USA and just tried one today with my fiance. It was 5.99 here. I'm not sure what to think haha it's like a citrus cucumber. I'm going to try to grow them too
@inthekitchenwithmatt8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you got to try them.
@cyberanswer4 ай бұрын
I'm in sub-tropical Australia. I let them grow crazy. I picked half a box in 1m2 so there are tonnes left, so I'm trying to work out what to do with them all? I didn't know they are a fruit, I was eating them green as a cucumber which is delicious! I can't believe you had to pay so much. I do find them selective where they'll set fruit though. They love to grow on a fence or trellis. I haven't yet searched an area where they are growing over other plants, the fruit may be hiding? These ones self seeded. They're vigorous growers! We had crazy rain though. Flowers and fruit-set didn't come until the rain slowed. OHHH, that's why the ones on other plants haven't fruited.. I've been throwing water over the area because the other plants are a huge variety of taro. Hmm.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Yeah they are so expensive here haha. Once I have some land I will grow them here in Phoenix. I have a couple Australian recipes here on my channel. Honey Joys kzfaq.info/get/bejne/preCo8-dycnVYp8.html and chocolate crackles kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNF9p8ao2dzQlmw.html Some day I will make it to Australia for a visit, definitely on my bucket list.
@cyberanswer4 ай бұрын
@@inthekitchenwithmatt Haha, are they Australian? I grew up eating those; I've never thought about it before. Yes, they're quite a treat. Gosh it's been years and you're tempting me! It's makes you feel like a kid all over again. ANZAC cookies are my soft spot, with half the sugar these days. There's something about the golden syrup/oat combination and browning of these. I guess they form AGEs? But they're yummy! Maybe don't brown them too much? Thanks for the recipes! haha. Yes Australia is much like the US, ppl who visit say. The big cities like Sydney and Melbourne are different to the rest of the country. Thanks for the message.
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 ай бұрын
@@cyberanswer Yep those are Australian! At least that is what I have been told and according to Kellogg's they are haha. You are very welcome! Have a great rest of the weekend!
@matthewwheeler84117 ай бұрын
I felt kinda silly looking up how to eat a fruit but this actually really helped ! thanks!
@inthekitchenwithmatt7 ай бұрын
Don't feel silly there are lots of weird, interesting, exotic fruits out there, that are obvious on how to eat them.
@yvonnespradlin77054 ай бұрын
thanks, I've wondered how they tasted, I'm going to try this for sure, I'm a curious one, I to live here in Beautiful Sunny Arizona in a small town in Mohave County..I might even attempt to grow a couple..I would probably use them in smoothies to take advantage of the protein..
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Arizona is the best State haha.
@zackzimmer71672 жыл бұрын
The cost of the fruit here in Cali, usually is the same as a pack of seeds.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Definitely cheaper to grow them! And more fun haha!
@marthaosborne96253 жыл бұрын
My grandson likes to try unusual fruits and we got one for $4.98. We watched you to see how to eat it! Thanks!
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, Martha! :) You are welcome!
@LoneWolf-og3wq Жыл бұрын
Just bought one and tried it today. Found your vid when my sister wanted to know if it was supposed to taste like this. Turns out I tried to grow one last summer but alaska stunted it
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Glad you tried it!
@5_C_G3 ай бұрын
Yes it does tastes like a bit of kiwi and cucumber. Mine was 6.89 In colorado Springs. I wouldn't buy it for the tastes but for some reason I couldn't stop eating my first half. My body must of needed the vitamins and minerals 😂
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 ай бұрын
Yes it is very nutritious but way to expensive haha. Unless you are able to grow them, which I can here in Phoenix, but I don't have a yard.
@nilonilo37562 жыл бұрын
A Great MacGuyver find, protein and nutrients. Tried one from the supermarket and would eat one if stuck in the middle of the jungle and came upon one. But I need to make sure I have my MacGuyver knife with me. Smiley emoji.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
hahaha yes!
@PanamaMLE2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I bought one and freaked when I opened it up-all those seeds! I thought it “had gone to seed” but now realize that’s all there is!
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! :)
@melissabrown93825 ай бұрын
Couldn’t have explained it any better.
@inthekitchenwithmatt5 ай бұрын
Thank you! There is one thing to note, it does taste a little better with a bit of salt sprinkled on it.
@patrickkimberlin32092 жыл бұрын
These are amazing, I love them.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you love them!!
@patrickkimberlin32092 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried Jack fruit, if not, get that next
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
@@patrickkimberlin3209 Indeed! Here is my video on it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isyGidN2nqe5YJs.html
@FerociousSniper2 жыл бұрын
Just put this i a smoothy with banana and watermelon. Soooooo good.
@inthekitchenwithmatt2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@kctrucker3 Жыл бұрын
I have not tried one, just was looking at them untill I saw the price here in Minneapolis, MN. $9.99 each. OUCH!!!
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Expensive!!
@roskar3 жыл бұрын
I just bought 2 for $0.99 at Kroger in the ripe produce section, cheap enough to try it!
@inthekitchenwithmatt3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Yes for that price totally cheap enough to give it a try. My store here in AZ "Frys" is a Kroger owned store, but I haven't seen them that cheap here. haha
@Ray44411 Жыл бұрын
Eating one! -as I leave this comment! Does taste as though I’m eating a very gelatinous cucumber! cost wise in Boston, Massachusetts: about $5.00 Fun to try! You should try a Chimoya Fruit next!! aka Icecream Fruit 🐉
@inthekitchenwithmatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome Ray! I have a video for Cherimoya :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9aZhqp7nLi6mH0.html Although the one in the video wasn't fully ripe, which I mention in the video at the end.
@Annie-vj5yl4 ай бұрын
Someone have me a couple last year in Australia. This year quite a few seedlings came up in my compost!! So I’ve now got about 15 or fruit. 😁
@inthekitchenwithmatt4 ай бұрын
Awesome! And the cheapest way to get them for sure, just grow them yourself! haha. I will definitely grow them once I get a yard.