In addition to various savory dishes, did you know that “rice” can also be eaten with “fruit”?
Some people may wonder what kind of fruit it is eaten with? Can it be eaten at all? But some people may not be surprised because they have seen many of their elder relatives eat it.
Today, Khao Tham would like to introduce fruits that can be eaten with rice.
Our fragrant and soft jasmine rice, besides the regular menu, what other fruits can be eaten with it? Let’s see!
1. Watermelon
Let’s start with a popular fruit that many people love and is easy to eat: watermelon. In addition to eating it as a dessert after a meal, watermelon can also be eaten with rice.
Many people may be more familiar with the “dried fish watermelon” menu, but let me tell you that watermelon is just as delicious when eaten with rice. The sweet, refreshing aroma of watermelon combined with the soft aroma of jasmine rice, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
In addition to the watermelon flesh, some people also eat the watermelon rind! That light green part, dipped in fish sauce and mixed with rice, it is fragrant, crispy, and delicious for the whole meal.
Watermelon is not only delicious and easy to find, but it is also more beneficial than you might think!
- Contains vitamin C, which helps stimulate collagen production, which helps nourish the skin, increase moisture, and reduce inflammation.
- Contains “lycopene” which helps reduce the risk of cancer.
- Contains amino acids that help strengthen and reduce the risk of skin diseases.
- Contains vitamin A which helps nourish eyesight.
- Helps prevent clogged fat
*For patients with symptoms of flatulence, diarrhea, gas in the stomach, acid reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, they should avoid eating large amounts of watermelon.
2. Papaya
Normally, raw papaya is mainly used to make Isaan dishes such as “Som Tam”, but in fact, raw papaya can also be used to make Thai dishes such as raw papaya stir-fried with eggs and sour papaya curry.
For ripe papaya, it is mostly cut into pieces and eaten as a dessert. For the old days, or some of our grandparents, they might eat ripe papaya with rice!
The benefits of papaya are focused on the digestive system because papaya contains the enzyme “papain” which helps in digestion. In addition, papaya is high in fiber, which helps stimulate bowel movements and reduces constipation.
3. Pineapple
How can we leave out pineapple? One of the summer fruits that many people love, besides eating it fresh, pineapple can also be used to create many delicious dishes to go with rice, such as pineapple fried rice, pineapple baked rice, or even used to make spicy curry like pineapple stem curry.
The benefits of pineapple are numerous.
- It is high in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system and produces collagen, which helps nourish the skin.
- Contains the enzyme group “Bromelain” which helps create amino acids that help digest proteins, allowing the intestines to absorb more nutrients, helping with excretion, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.
- It is high in manganese, which helps with metabolism and strengthens bones.
- It is low in calories and contains fiber which helps stimulate bowel movements and helps control blood sugar levels.
- Contains “serotonin” which helps reduce stress and relaxes hormones and nerves.
4. Pomelo
For those who have never tried it, I would like you to try the “Pomelo Salad” menu. It is a healthy food that is not only fragrant, delicious, and spicy, but also very beneficial because it is low in calories and has dietary fiber that helps stimulate bowel movements.
In addition, pomelo also contains vitamin C and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which are very beneficial to the body.
In addition to the fruits presented above, there are other fruits that Thais in the past liked to eat with rice, such as bananas, ripe mangoes, grapes, and others that we may not know yet! But it can be observed that most fruits that have sweet, sour tastes and fresh aromas are popularly eaten with rice.
This may be because our country, Thailand, is in a tropical climate, with hot weather. Therefore, we need to find a menu that is more refreshing, in addition to curry, tom yum, and stir-fry dishes. Therefore, we end up with fruits that we have available to eat in every season.
For those who have never tried it, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ recommends you give it a try. Guaranteed you won’t be disappointed!
*For those who are trying it for the first time, eat a little bit first, in case some people have weak stomachs and may have diarrhea.
*Fruits help maintain health, but you have to eat them in the right amount and eat a variety. Don’t eat just one type because too much of anything is not good for the body. Drink lots of water and exercise regularly for good health.