How to Use Fruit in Savoury Meals
Using fruit in savoury meals is a great way to add sweetness and freshness. The trick is to balance sweetness or acidity with salty, spicy, or rich ingredients. Here are some ways you can use fruit in a range of cuisines:
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In Mediterranean recipes, lemon and orange can cut through the richness of meats and oily fish, while grapes or pomegranate seeds bring bursts of sweetness to salads and grains.
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Asian cuisine often uses mango, pineapple, and lime to balance heat in curries, noodle dishes, and spicy salads.
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In Middle Eastern recipes, dried fruits like apricots and dates are added to stews and rice dishes to complement warm spices.
You can also experiment with how fruit is prepared. Add raw fruit for crunch, roasted for richness, or pickled for a tangy kick.
