How to Prepare a Guava

Only eat guava that is completely ripe.

Guava is a yellow or green skinned, sweet tasting fruit that is native to Central America, South America and Mexico. The fruit is loved across the globe for its appealing texture, taste and because it is an excellent source of folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin A. Guava is eaten and prepared in several ways, from consuming the fruit raw and whole like an apple to adding it to a summer fruit salad.

Things You'll Need

• Salt and pepper
• Soy sauce and vinegar

Instructions

1. Locate a ripe guava at a grocery store or farmers' market. To check for the ripeness of the guava, stick your fingernail into guava. If your fingernail easily slides into the fruit, it is ripe and ready to eat. If there is a little resistance, leave the guava alone and allow it to ripen longer.

2. Sink your teeth directly into the guava. A ripe guava that is washed with cool water is eaten whole, including the skin, rind and seeds.

3. Cut the guava into quarters and cover the pieces with a salt and pepper. This is a popular way to eat guava in Pakistan and India.

4. Slice the guava into quarters or several small chunks and place it into a bowl with soy sauce or vinegar. The fruit is either dipped in the mixture or allowed to marinate and then consumed.

5. Slice the guava into several pieces and place it into a salad with other types of fruit, including apples, oranges or prunes.

References

• How to Eat Guava: How to Eat Guava Fruit
• Eat This!: How to Eat Guava