FOOD IN SEASON
82 | December 2019
[FRUIT 411]
A pomelo looks huge.
But peel away its rind and
thick pith, and the
fruit is about the size of
a typical grapefruit.
SPICED RICE
WITH PICKLED
QUINCE AND
POMEGRANATE
Middle Eastern
jeweled rice inspired
this basmati rice
pilaf’s blend of warm
spices, nuts, and
fruit. Slices of pickled
quince beef up
the dish (so much
so that it could be a
vegetarian main)
and brighten the
savory pomegranate-
studded pilaf. n
POMELO
MARGARITA
BARS
Why limit yourself
to lemon bars when
there are so many
other citrus fruits
to love? A pinch of
salt and an optional
splash of tequila
play well with the
subtle sweetness of
pomelo, reminding
us that summer happy
hours are only
a few months away.
Cut quince
oxidizes quickly.
Transfer to the
pickling liquid as
you slice them
to prevent browning.
If you can’t find
quince, substitute
slices of its cousin,
the Bosc pear.
