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Pomelos are tart citrus fruits a bit like grapefruits but less bitter. Whether you’ve had them before or just want to try a cool new food, you can pick the best pomelo and serve it up right. By preparing pomelo, using pomelo in meals, and choosing and storing your pomelo, you can experiment with this delicious food.
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Method 1 Method 1 of 3:
Peeling and Eating Fresh Pomelo
1 Peel the pomelo with a sharp knife. Use a sharp knife to remove the thick rind, membrane, and pith of the pomelo. You’ll have removed enough of the tough outside when you can see the yellowy-pink flesh of the fruit.
Pomelos’ exteriors are too tough to peel with your fingernails like an orange.
2 Segment the pomelo. Use your fingers to pull apart the sections of the pomelo. If you would like to supreme your pomelo—create those nice, membrane free pieces—use a sharp knife to cut each segment along the adjacent membranes. This will pop free a juicy center segment of fruit.[1]XResearch source
Remove any pesky seeds with the tip of your knife.
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3 Taste the pomelo. Bite a piece of the pomelo to decide what cooking application suits this particular fruit. Some pomelos are sweeter while others are more tart. By giving it a taste, you can ensure that your morning smoothie won’t be mouth puckering.
4 Prepare the pomelo for your meal. After deciding what to make, prep the pomelo for that application. Set your prepared fruit on a clean dish in your prep area. There is no wrong way to prep, just do whatever your preferences are.
For example, you may not care about removing the fruit membranes if you’ll be juicing your pomelo, but if you’ll be adding them to a salad, membrane-free segments may be easier to bite through.
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Method 2 Method 2 of 3:
Using Pomelo in Meals
1 Blend it into a salad dressing. Sub pomelo juice in your favorite salad dressing recipe in place of lemon juice. Try a ratio of 1:1 with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. You can customize your dressing further with a dash of hot sauce, fish sauce, or any other seasonings you like.[2]XResearch source
2 Use it as a yogurt or ice cream topping. Place some juicy pomelo supremes on top of your morning yogurt or use them as a light ice cream topping. A little drizzle of honey with the tart pomelo might be delicious. You can add coconut shavings, caramel, or any other toppings to create a unique treat.[3]XResearch source
3 Create a salsa. Toss pomelo with avocado, lime, and red onion for a fresh and unexpected salsa. You can use it to top cooked seafood, or just devour it with your favorite tortilla chips.[4]XResearch source
4 Add it to a smoothie. Sub pomelo in your morning smoothie instead of orange or grapefruit. Depending on the pomelo, it could balance out sweet fruits, such as strawberries and pineapple, with a little tartness.
5 Top your salad with it. Add pomelo pieces to your salads for a bright flavor. You can go for an Asian salad with crushed peanuts and cabbage or a more traditional one with walnuts and cheese. The combinations are endless. Advertisement
Method 3 Method 3 of 3:
Choosing and Storing a Pomelo
1 Select pomelos from mid-January through February. This time of year is when pomelos, which are largely imported from South East Asia, will be ripest. They are sometimes available before and after this window, but for the ripest fruit look during these two months.
2 Choose a pomelo that is heavy for its size. Look for a pomelo that feels heavy, which means it is full of delicious juice. A light pomelo is apt to be dry inside. Avoid pomelos that are bruised or have soft areas of rot.
3 Choose a light green to pink pomelo. Consider pink, yellow and green colored pomelos when selecting a fruit. Ripe pomelos can vary greatly in color. The color isn’t a great indicator of ripeness.
4 Sniff for a sweet scent. Ripe pomelos have a subtle sweet fragrance. Sniff a couple and find the sweetest smelling one that looks the most appetizing to you.
5 Store pomelos in the fridge for up to one week. Keep your whole pomelo cool in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. After one week, the pomelo may start to turn. Store any cut pomelo segments in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days before tossing.[5]XResearch source Advertisement
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To eat a fresh pomelo, start by using a sharp knife to remove the rind, membrane, and pith. Next, use your fingers to pull the fruit apart into sections. Alternatively, use a knife to cut out each segment into membrane free pieces. Then, use the tip of your knife to remove any seeds before tasting the fruit. If the pomelo is on the sweet side, you can save it to use in smoothies, or as a topping for yogurt. With tart pomelos, try blending the juice with olive oil, salt, and pepper to make your own salad dressing. To learn how to store your pomelos if you’re not using them right away, keep reading!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Peel the pomelo with a sharp knife. Use a sharp knife to remove the thick rind, membrane, and pith of the pomelo. You’ll have removed enough of the tough outside when you can see the yellowy-pink flesh of the fruit. 
2 Segment the pomelo. Use your fingers to pull apart the sections of the pomelo. If you would like to supreme your pomelo—create those nice, membrane free pieces—use a sharp knife to cut each segment along the adjacent membranes. This will pop free a juicy center segment of fruit.[1] 
3 Taste the pomelo. Bite a piece of the pomelo to decide what cooking application suits this particular fruit. Some pomelos are sweeter while others are more tart. By giving it a taste, you can ensure that your morning smoothie won’t be mouth puckering. 
4 Prepare the pomelo for your meal. After deciding what to make, prep the pomelo for that application. Set your prepared fruit on a clean dish in your prep area. There is no wrong way to prep, just do whatever your preferences are. 
1 Blend it into a salad dressing. Sub pomelo juice in your favorite salad dressing recipe in place of lemon juice. Try a ratio of 1:1 with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. You can customize your dressing further with a dash of hot sauce, fish sauce, or any other seasonings you like.[2] 
2 Use it as a yogurt or ice cream topping. Place some juicy pomelo supremes on top of your morning yogurt or use them as a light ice cream topping. A little drizzle of honey with the tart pomelo might be delicious. You can add coconut shavings, caramel, or any other toppings to create a unique treat.[3] 
3 Create a salsa. Toss pomelo with avocado, lime, and red onion for a fresh and unexpected salsa. You can use it to top cooked seafood, or just devour it with your favorite tortilla chips.[4] 
4 Add it to a smoothie. Sub pomelo in your morning smoothie instead of orange or grapefruit. Depending on the pomelo, it could balance out sweet fruits, such as strawberries and pineapple, with a little tartness. 
5 Top your salad with it. Add pomelo pieces to your salads for a bright flavor. You can go for an Asian salad with crushed peanuts and cabbage or a more traditional one with walnuts and cheese. The combinations are endless. Advertisement 
1 Select pomelos from mid-January through February. This time of year is when pomelos, which are largely imported from South East Asia, will be ripest. They are sometimes available before and after this window, but for the ripest fruit look during these two months. 
2 Choose a pomelo that is heavy for its size. Look for a pomelo that feels heavy, which means it is full of delicious juice. A light pomelo is apt to be dry inside. Avoid pomelos that are bruised or have soft areas of rot. 
3 Choose a light green to pink pomelo. Consider pink, yellow and green colored pomelos when selecting a fruit. Ripe pomelos can vary greatly in color. The color isn’t a great indicator of ripeness. 
4 Sniff for a sweet scent. Ripe pomelos have a subtle sweet fragrance. Sniff a couple and find the sweetest smelling one that looks the most appetizing to you. 
5 Store pomelos in the fridge for up to one week. Keep your whole pomelo cool in the fridge to keep it from spoiling. After one week, the pomelo may start to turn. Store any cut pomelo segments in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days before tossing.[5] Advertisement