About Vietnam’s star apple:
Special as its name (“Vu sua” means “milk from the breast” in Vietnamese), star apple is one of the fruits that have the most marvelous taste: its juice is fragrantly sweet and milky white like breast milk. The way people enjoy this fruit is also very strange. After cutting the fruit into two equal parts, we will use a spoon to scoop out the pulp, bit after bit, until nothing is left. Star apple is grown most in Can Tho, where tourists can visit star apple orchard and try the fruit there.
Ever heard of a star apple? It’s also referred to as vú sữa or milk fruit. This circular, purplish-green fruit is unique as the inside texture is milky and slightly sweet. This fruit is grown in the Tien Giang Province in South Vietnam.
How to Buy Star Apple: You can buy either firm or slightly softer fruits. Check for any blemishes and cuts on the skin.
How to Eat Star Apple: To eat the fruit, you’ll need to massage the fruit by rolling it on a counter or table to release the juices. Afterward, slice the fruit in half and then cut thin slices. Eat the white flesh like an orange slice. Watch out for the large seed and the bitter skin. The skin feels sappy so you’ll need to wash your hands a few times afterward.
