Abiu Rescue

ABIUSIVE LANGUAGE. The ABIU is as excellent as the farmer’s command of the English language. “The abiu thrives well here in this area,” you can hear him say it. Abiu is usually eaten fresh. You just cut the fruit in half length-wise and use a spoon to scoop out the soft flesh inside. A ripe abiu has a very unique taste. The creamy white flesh is extremely delicate, lightly sweet, with a strong hint of caramel and vanilla. Some people describe the flavor as similar to a crème caramel flan! Each fruit typically has one or two black oblong-shaped seeds. The peel of the fruit is not edible. It contains a gummy latex sap that could make your lips stick together! Don’t worry; it only happens if you bite directly into the fruit. The peel (where it is cut) also turns brown immediately when it is exposed to air. Abiu is best enjoyed when it’s chilled. It’s delicious when added to yogurt or mixed in a fruit salad. In Hawaii, creative chefs at fine restaurants make a delightful abiu sorbet by combining the fruit with coconut milk and pure cane sugar. In Latin America, people make ice cream, as well as other delectable desserts, like fruit tarts and cakes, with abiu. But eating it fresh is the most preferred way. Some vacation resorts in Hawaii serve abiu to their guests at the breakfast buffet, along with other usual tropical fruits like papaya and pineapple.