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Persimmon

Fruit and vegetables from the market, simple ideas and the wine to go with them.

The persimmon, or kaki, is a surprising autumn fruit: as sweet as jam when fully ripe, as crunchy as an apple in the "fuyu" variety.

Choosing itThe classic persimmon is eaten very ripe, almost translucent and soft. The fuyu variety (flattened in shape) can be eaten while still firm.
Storing itAt room temperature to ripen, then 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
Top tipAn underripe persimmon is very astringent: put it in a paper bag with an apple to speed up ripening.
Persimmon carpaccio with lime and chilliStarter · Prep 10 min · Serves 4 · Very easy

Thin slices of firm persimmon, lifted with lime and a hint of chilli.

Ingredients for 4

  • 3 firm persimmons (fuyu variety)
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch of Espelette pepper
  • Fleur de sel
  • A few mint leaves

Method

  1. Peel the persimmons and slice them thinly.
  2. Arrange them in a rosette on the plates.
  3. Drizzle with lime juice and oil, sprinkle with chilli, fleur de sel and mint.
Thermomix version
  1. Add the lime juice, oil, chilli and salt, emulsify 10 s/speed 4, then pour over the slices.

Food & wine pairing

A dry Riesling, lively and fruity.

Persimmon, fresh goat's cheese and walnut saladStarter · Prep 15 min · Serves 4 · Very easy

A colourful sweet-and-savoury autumn salad.

Ingredients for 4

  • 2 firm persimmons
  • 150 g mesclun or rocket
  • 100 g fresh goat's cheese
  • 40 g walnuts
  • Dressing: walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

Method

  1. Cut the persimmons into thin wedges.
  2. Plate the salad, add the persimmons, crumbled goat's cheese and walnuts.
  3. Dress just before serving.
Thermomix version
  1. Add the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, emulsify 10 s/speed 4.
  2. Assemble the salad.

Food & wine pairing

A Sauvignon from the Loire, for the goat's cheese.

Roasted persimmons with vanilla and gingerDessert · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · Very easy

A warm, sweet and spiced dessert.

Ingredients for 4

  • 4 persimmons
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger
  • Greek yoghurt, to serve

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
  2. Cut the persimmons into wedges and arrange them in a dish.
  3. Add the honey, butter, split vanilla pod and grated ginger.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes and serve with Greek yoghurt.
Thermomix version
  1. Add the ginger, blend 5 s/speed 8, add the honey, butter and vanilla seeds, melt 2 min/70 °C/speed 1.
  2. Pour over the persimmons and roast for 20 minutes at 190 °C.

Food & wine pairing

An off-dry Gewurztraminer, with spicy notes.

Persimmon, banana and cinnamon smoothieDrink · Prep 5 min · Serves 2 · Very easy

A smoothie as creamy as a dessert, with no added sugar.

Ingredients for 2

  • 2 very ripe persimmons
  • 1 banana
  • 25 cl milk (or plant-based drink)
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • A few ice cubes

Method

  1. Scoop out the persimmon flesh with a spoon.
  2. Blend with the banana, milk, cinnamon and ice cubes.
  3. Serve immediately.
Thermomix version
  1. Put all the ingredients in the mixing bowl, blend 1 min/speed 10.

Food & wine pairing

No wine with this morning smoothie.

Spiced persimmon chutneyCondiment · Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 6 · Easy

A mild, spiced chutney, perfect with cheese or a vegetable curry.

Ingredients for 6

  • 4 persimmons
  • 1 onion
  • 1 apple
  • 80 g light brown sugar
  • 10 cl cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of chilli
  • Salt

Method

  1. Dice the persimmons and apple, slice the onion.
  2. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan.
  3. Cook for 40 minutes over a low heat, until it has a jam-like texture.
  4. Pour into jars.
Thermomix version
  1. Add the onion, 5 s/speed 4, then all the other ingredients.
  2. Cook 35 min/Varoma/reverse/speed 1, without the measuring cup, with the simmering basket on the lid.
  3. Pour into jars.

Food & wine pairing

With cheese, a sweet white.

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