What can I do with Korean pears?

They’re good in any salad where you might use chopped apples, or simply sliced and eaten for a snack or dessert. A plus is they don’t tend to darken when cut, unlike lots of apple varieties and some pears, so they hold up well in a salad or lunchbox, even when sliced or chopped.

What to do with lots of unripe pears?

Place underripe pears in a fruit bowl at room temperature near other ripening fruit like bananas, which naturally give off ethylene and will help speed up the ripening process. And if you find yourself with a few too many overripe pears, blend them into smoothies, soups, sauces and purees!

Does Korean pear tenderize meat?

Asian pears, a common ingredient in Korean barbecue marinades, contain enzymes that tenderize meat. The Asian pear did not discolor or denature the protein in the same way that acid-based marinades do.

How do you eat a Korean pear?

You eat an Asian pear just like you would any apple and pear. Bite into the skin and eat around the core. Or you can slice the pear up and enjoy it that way.

What can I do with a Yali pear?

Yali pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting and grilling. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, substituted for regular pears in many recipes, blended into squash soup, sliced in green salads with Thai basil, crab, tofu or chicken, pasta salads, and fruit salads with grapes and apples.

Where are Yali pears native to the world?

Geography/History. Yali pears are native to China and Japan and have been cultivated for thousands of years.

What foods can you eat with Pears in them?

They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, substituted for regular pears in many recipes, blended into squash soup, sliced in green salads with Thai basil, crab, tofu or chicken, pasta salads, and fruit salads with grapes and apples. They can also be poached in wine or halved, roasted or grilled, and served with pork, lamb, and chicken dishes.

What are the nutritional value of Yali pears?

Nutritional Value. Yali pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and copper and are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamin K.