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Indonesia field guide
FRUTA FIELD GUIDE · IDSalak
Snake fruit
A scaly, reddish-brown skin gives snake fruit its name. Inside are crisp, cream-colored lobes with a bright tang.
ON THE PALATE
Crunchy · Tangy · Apple-like
TYPICAL SEASON
Year-round; peaks November – February
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How to pick a ripe one
Glossy scales and a sweet scent; Salak Pondoh from Yogyakarta is the sweetest.
How to eat it
Pinch the tip, peel back the scales, and avoid the hard seeds.
About the seeds
Do not eat the hard seeds.