Have you ever wondered how to eat strawberry while taking a bite? I don’t know about you but I sometimes ponder over it quite a few times. Can it be used for something else? What more can I do with the strawberry I’m eating?
So, today is the day my friends, when you will discover the question of how to eat strawberry in more than one way.
An Introduction
You might be a lover of strawberry but did you know it is the only fruit with seeds on the outside? Crazy right? It was a shocking revelation for somebody like me too who loves strawberries,( in fact every other berry) but never knew its uniqueness.
Not only this, but in reality strawberry is not actually a berry, since its seeds are on the outside. Due to its false appearance, it is also called a “false berry,” by botanists. I might as well question my love for the berry which has never been a berry my whole life! For now we need to focus on how to eat strawberry first.
Now you might be wondering what exactly is a strawberry then. Botanists prefer calling it “accessory fruit,” or “aggregate fruit,” which refers to multiple fruits in one. Meaning, strawberry is a combination of various tiny fruits in one. The seeds you see are not actually seeds but ovaries. In simple words, every seed is a fruit which contains its own seeds.
Anyway, let’s keep this berry business for later and focus on how to eat strawberry?
Ways You can Eat your Strawberries
Strawberries are sweet and sour at the same time, an excellent combination don’t you agree? You can see strawberries nearly the whole year in the market but specifically, they are consumed in October-November and April-May. But I feel most people, including me, prefer to eat it in summer because it gives such a vibe.
So let’s talk about how to eat strawberry in the summer season first. You might want to buy a few of them immediately after reading this so I suggest you grab some now and hurry to your kitchen.
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Cocktails
Strawberries are the perfect ingredient to make your cocktails taste refreshing with their sweet yet sour taste. You might keep on making it again and again if you try it once with this simple recipe.
Step 1. You have to blend the strawberry in a blender and sieve it to remove its seeds. Blend it again adding ice, rum and sugar syrup.
Note: If you don’t want to use processed sugar syrup you can make it at home.
Step 2: It is important to add lime juice to your drink, for that sour flavour. Also lime helps in balancing the level of alcohol in the drinks. You can easily serve it to a non-alcoholic drinker and savour their refreshing expressions while drinking your cocktail.
Step 3: Add the mixture to your cocktail glasses and serve according to your creativity. You can line your lime and strawberry pieces on a stick and serve them on top of your glasses.
Step 4: Wait a minute! Before serving the drinks, taste your cocktail like a professional to check for any bitterness or excess sourness. If you feel, then add a bit more sugar syrup to reach the perfection. You are now ready to serve your drinks and get that refreshing feeling.
Mocktails
Now, for my friends who don’t ever want to try alcohol even in a tempting drink like cocktail, here’s your treat! You might not want to try cocktails but your summer thirst asks for refreshment. Your very own mocktail is here!
Mocktails are the non-alcoholic sisters of cocktails. It contains fruit juices and soft drinks for the soft drinkers. They are super simple and super refreshing drinks. You can savour the taste of the icy-strawberry mocktail on a hot summer day!
Step 1: Mix the strawberries and lime juice in a blender and you might also want to add spearmint also known as Pudina, to give your drink that extra refreshing taste.
Note: If you want a more healthy mocktail, then I suggest you use fresh lime juice by squeezing some lemons.
Step 2: Next add some ice cubes and soda to bubble your drink up! Stir it well and your non-alcoholic drink is ready to serve.
Step 3: For enhancing your glass’ look, garnish your drink with strawberries and lemon pieces on top.
Homemade Strawberry Ice-cream
Summer is totally incomplete without ice-cream, even you cannot deny that. Without that cream melting on your hands making them sticky and that cool sensation stirring you up, summers are not sunny enough.
Strawberries can be used to make your personal and healthy ice-cream for the hot summer days. Ice-creams are the best post-dinner desserts. So share your homemade ice cream with your friends and family with these easy steps today!
Step 1: Use ripe strawberries and mix them with a bit of lime juice and blend. Make sure your strawberry paste is not too sour, then you only need a bit of the lime juice.
Step 2: In a bowl, pour the mixture along with adding a bit of honey (if you like) or powdered sugar and stir it well. Keep it for 10 to 15 minutes to let the mixture sit.
Step 3: Add whipped cream along with one tablespoon of vanilla extract and store it in a container.
Step 4: If you like your ice cream soft, then you can serve it after 10- 15 minutes but if preferred chilled, then keep it in the freezer for around 3-4 hours. Now you are ready to serve your delicious and easy strawberry ice-cream.
Step 5: If you like to decorate, then go ahead and serve it with strawberries on top and enjoy the creamy texture of it.
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
You might have tried strawberry smoothie at a cafe and thought, “ I should also try making it at home someday.” Well, you now have the chance to create your version of the smoothie but with the little twist of making it in a bowl. Who knows it might become your favourite heavy yet healthy breakfast.
Your smoothie bowl is made with only three ingredients so don’t worry of making a list of everything you might need.
Step 1: If you like frozen strawberries then go ahead with it but you can also use fresh strawberries for your bowl. Blend your strawberries in a blender till it becomes a paste.
Step 2: For the proper consistency, add milk to the paste while keeping the blender at a low speed to keep a check on the thickness.
Step 3: Now all you have to do is pour the mixture into a bowl and add your favourite toppings. You can add bananas, oats or if you want it more healthy add more fruits to it.
Strawberry Jam
If your love for strawberries is unlimited but the stacks are filling up your refrigerator then it’s the right time to make this strawberry jam. With the most easy steps lined up just for you.
Step 1: Chop your strawberries in small pieces. They should add upto 5 cups.
Note: Your strawberries should be completely dry before cooking them.
Step 2: Cook your strawberries in a thick pan. Add sugar or jaggery (whichever you prefer) to your pan and stir it. You can also add a bit of lemon juice to give it a refined taste.
Step 3: The strawberries will begin losing their juices with time. Cook until you see the strawberries immersed in the liquid.
Step 4: Keep stirring until your strawberries become soft. You will gradually notice the juice thickening.
Step 5: Lastly, the liquid will start leaving the sides of the pan and that is when your jam will be ready! It is time for you to store it in a glass jar and enjoy your homemade jam.
Note: If the jam leaves the spoon without any issues, your jam is done.
Final Note
Just like your love for strawberries is never ending, the question of how to eat strawberry is also never ending. You can use strawberries in endless recipes without getting bored. I hope these few ways helped you love your kitchen more.
