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WAYS TO USE A BUDDHA'S HAND FRUIT RECIPE | MYRECIPES



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I spent $13.52 on a single piece of fruit, so I was darned sure I was going to get my money's worth. I've always balked at buying Buddha's hands. What does a person actually do with such a thing? And what even is a Buddha's hand? It's some sort of citrus, obviously, and a short-season one at that. But it's not as if you can just roll up to your local grocery story at any time of year and impulse-buy them to futz around with. So I did my homework. Then I got to zesting.A Buddha's hand is a multi-fingered citron that, unlike a lemon or orange, is juice-free and straight-up peel and spongy pith. While this might seem like an extravagant bummer of a fruit, the magic of the Buddha's hand is that the whole thing is edible. The notion of wasting food is abhorrent to me (thank you, Catholic school nuns), so I was thrilled to learn that in addition to the heady outer peel, the pith is much less bitter than that of its juicy, spherical brethren, and can be sliced raw or cooked and used in salads, baked goods, preserves, pickles, infusions, or whatever strikes your fancy.And that peel. A swipe of the Microplane or grater releases its bright, potent perfume, and the resultant zest brings lift and light to vegetables, vinegar, baked goods, and even booze. In the course of an afternoon, I used up every single scrap of this pricey produce making Buddha's hand salt, sugar, 'cello, preserves, and syrup. And if I could get my hands on another, I'd do it again.Buddha's Hand CelloLove lemoncello? Buddha's hand cello is an extra-aromatic alternative to this high-proof citrus infusion. Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, remove the rind in generous strips, working finger by finger if you must. Place those strips in a clear, tightly-lidded vessel and top them with a grain neutral spirit (like Everclear) or a 100-proof vodka. Drain the whole 750-milliliter bottle if you feel so moved. Close tightly, and let that mixture steep for at least 4 days, or 2-4 weeks if you have the patience. When it's sufficiently perfumed (you'll know), strain out the solids with a fine mesh strainer or a clean linen towel. Make a simple syrup with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar simmered together in a saucepan until thickened. Let that cool to room temperature, then pour half of it into the alcohol, stir thoroughly, and taste. Add more syrup until it's to your desired level of sweetness, then pour it into a lidded container, let it steep for two more weeks, and serve.Note: Leftover syrup from the preserves recipe below makes the flavor even more robust.Buddha's Hand Sugar and SaltZest the Buddha's hand peel and place it on a baking sheet in your oven, set at the lowest possible temperature (if it has a keep warm setting, that's ideal), and bake for 20 minutes. If the zest seems dry, remove it from the oven. Otherwise, check on it in 5-minute increments.  To make sugar: Combine 2 tablespoons of dried zest with 1 cup of sugar. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes, and if it's turned to sludge, add more sugar. Store in a sealed container, and let the flavors meld for about a week before using to top baked goods, make a rim for cocktail glasses, sprinkle on fruit, or seriously—just sniff. It's absolute heaven.To make salt: Combine 4 tablespoons of dried zest with 1 cup of coarse or chunky salt (I prefer Maldon). Shake together or use a mortar and pestle or a few buzzes in a food processor to combine. Sprinkle it on vegetables or poultry, mix it into dressings, or use it anywhere that could use a hint of sunshine.   Buddha's Hand Preserves

Provided by Kat Kinsman

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup Buddha's hand
1 cup lemon juice
1 cups water
2 sugar
2-3 thumb-sized pieces of ginger

Steps:

  • Peel or zest most of the rind from the Buddha's hand and cut the fingers into rounds. Cut away any hard parts around the stem end, and cut the base into small chunks. 
  • Place the Buddha's hand and ginger in a large saucepan, add lemon juice, water, and sugar, stir well and bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then lower the heat. Let the mixture simmer until the Buddha's hand is completely tender and translucent, and the liquid has cooked down to a thick syrup.
  • Using a slotted spoon, scoop out Buddha's hand chunks (save or discard the ginger), and put it in a sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Fill the container nearly to the top, and then pour syrup over top. Extra preserves and syrup can be stored separately or together, and make a marvelous cocktail ingredient. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Serve on toast, or as a condiment with cheese.

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WHAT IS BUDDHA'S HAND? - THE SPRUCE EATS
Dec 20, 2021 · Buddha's hand is a citrus fruit in the citron family, which looks like a lemon with long, finger-like segments growing from it. While it contains no fruit or pulp, it is extremely fragrant, and the peel and rind can be used for a number of dishes, like salad dressings, marinades, baked goods, and drinks.
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WHAT IS BUDDHA’S HAND FRUIT & HOW DO YOU EAT IT?
Jan 01, 2018 · Candied fruit Cut one large fruit into small chunks or strips. In a medium pot, combine with ½ cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain excess liquid and lay pieces on parchment paper to dry. For best presentation, roll in powdered sugar prior to serving.
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BUDDHA'S HAND CITRON SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Nov 14, 2011 · Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a stand mixer (or a bowl with a hand mixer), cream the butter, sugar, salt and chopped Buddha's Hand until the mixture is fluffy and fragrant. The action of the mixer will release the essential oils in the Buddha's Hand rind, so it's important not to cheat this step.
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“GOOD LUCK BUDDHACELLO” MADE WITH BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON ...
Nov 20, 2014 · Pour candied chunks of Buddha’s Hand into a strainer set over a bowl to catch the syrup. Let drain for about 30 minutes. Reserve syrup, storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator until ready to use for other recipes. Toss candied chunks in a bowl with 1 cup of sugar until pieces are well coated.
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BUDDHA'S HAND CITRON: MAKE TEA, CANDY, AND SIMPLE SYRUP ...
Dec 13, 2016 · The shape of a Buddha’s hand citron fruit resembles a human hand, albeit bright yellow with quite a few more fingers. Come to think of it, if your hand ever looks like this, please consult your physician! Each Buddha’s hand citron cultivar is a little different: some have “open hands,” some have “closed hands.”
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BUDDHA'S HAND CITRON INFORMATION, RECIPES AND FACTS
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BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON CAKE - KRUG THE THINKER
Jan 11, 2012 · In any case, you can probably expect to see the triumphant return of the Buddha’s hand citron to this blog sometime soon! Buddha’s Hand Citron Cake. 1 c butter 2 c sugar 1 tsp salt 4 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 3 c flour 1 c milk 1 c strips of zest and fruit from Buddha’s hand citron-Preheat the oven to 350F and butter the inside of a large ...
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BUDDHA'S HAND - CITRUS FRUIT
Jul 08, 2020 · Buddha’s hand is from the citron family and they often look like small distorted lemons. Each fruit can range between 5-20 fingers! Although every fruit is unique, they can range in size. For example, mature buddha’s hands can attain sizes of 6-12 inches long. It varies!
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CURIOUS ABOUT BUDDHA'S FINGERS... - GENERAL DISCUSSION ...
Dec 06, 2000 · Buddha's Fingers (a.k.a. Buddha's Hand or Fingered Citron) are a type of citron mostly used for display (pricey!). You can use the peel for many of the same dishes you'd use a citron in, like marmalade, but there's not much flesh there to speak of. Sometimes Buddha's Fingers are given as a temple offering in Japan/China.
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Jan 27, 2017 · Buddha's Hand is an extremely fragrant type of citron that's divided into finger-like sections and only consists of rind -- there's no pulp, juice, or seeds. Also known as fingered citron, Buddha's Hand is believed to have originated in India and been brought to China by Buddhist monks. The fruit has long been prized in East Asia because it ...
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BUDDHA'S HAND CITRON | RECIPES WIKI | FANDOM
Buddha's fingers citron fingered citron Buddha's hand citron is also known as the Fingered Citron, this unusual and aromatic citrus fruit is rip into a number of finger which are like sections, to some extent similar to a human hand. It has been respected for centuries in China and Japan, where it is used for perfuming rooms and clothing, and in religious ceremonies. Buddha's Hand Citron, is a ...
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BUDDHA'S HAND CITRON INFUSED VODKA - SEASONAL RECIPES
Jan 19, 2012 · To make a Meyer Lemon Drop add 2 oz. Buddha’s Hand Citron Infused Vodka, 1 1/2 oz. Meyer Lemon Simple Syrup* and 1 oz. Meyer Lemon Juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a chilled glass adorned with a sugared rim. Garnish with a thin slice of meyer lemon. So. Yum. Continue reading for the recipe.
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COCONUT RICE PUDDING WITH BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON - NIBBLES ...
In a heavy saucepan bring coconut milk, rice, almond milk, sugar, and a pinch salt to a boil and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir Buddha’s Hand Citron zest (or lime zest) into pudding. Divide pudding among four 2/3-cup custard cups. Puddings may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
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