The gao fruit is a rare wild fruit that grows in stream crevices and is only found in Ninh Binh and a few other locations in the West. Despite its lesser-known status, we would like to provide comprehensive information about this fruit in the following article.
1 What is gao fruit?
Gao fruit is an extraordinary fruit that is exclusively found in Ninh Binh and some Western regions. It typically grows in the wild within stream crevices and is often used for fencing purposes. This versatile fruit can be utilized for medicinal as well as culinary purposes.
Gao fruit
Gao fruit possesses a rough outer texture with soft thorns, resembling the appearance of jackfruit and velvet tamarind. Internally, the flesh is yellowish and has a sweet and sour taste when ripe. Unripe gao fruit has a slightly bitter flavor.
Eating gao fruit with salt and chili
Gao fruit comes in various types, including white gao, yellow gao, and round gao. It is commonly consumed with salt and chili or used in cooking. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Ninh Binh, be sure to try the renowned specialty dish of braised gao fish.
2 How much does gao fruit cost?
Gao fruit used to be a lesser-known fruit enjoyed by locals, but it has recently gained popularity. As September approaches, many traders begin selling gao fruit, with prices ranging from approximately 100,000 to 120,000 VND per kilogram. Due to its increasing demand, gao fruit often sells out quickly.
Gao fruit price around 100,000 – 120,000 VND/kg
That concludes the information about gao fruit that we wanted to share with you. We hope you find this information helpful.
