uncommon fruits and veggies

Dandelion greens are more commonly known as a particularly bothersome weed.However, it turns out that these weeds are edible and delicious too! They are typically paired with rich, bold foods because of their bitter flavor and are eaten around the world.

Veggies do not only grow on land they also grow underwater.Dulse is a red and brown hued sea vegetable, which can be purchased as whole leaves or in powdered form.The leaves are chewy and slightly salty, but when cooked dulse becomes crispy.

The durian may be the world most mysterious fruit.First there the outer husk, which is covered with thorns and must be broken through to get to the yellow fruit inside.Then there the smell.The durian is known for its absolutely horrendous odor, which eaters must overcome to get to the flavorful fruit.While many think the inner meat is delicious, people often disagree about its flavor and liken it to something that they have never experienced before.This is one of those foods for which the phrase either you love it or you hate it aptly applies.

These small green fruits are reminiscent of kiwis.They are egg shaped, and the inner flesh can be scooped out and eaten along with the pulp and seeds.The texture is similar to a pear while the flavor is slightly citrusy and sweet.Feijoas are best enjoyed when soft and ripe.

Fiddleheads are the curled fronds of a young fern plant, which can be cut off and eaten.These oddly shaped veggies are commonly used in Northern France and Asia.They are known for having a grassy flavor and can only be found during the spring.

Gai Lan is also known as Chinese broccoli.While it does not have florets, the flavor is similar to broccoli, although Gai Lan is slightly more bitter.The green leaves and stalks are often stir fried or boiled.

The guanabana, or soursop, is native to Central and South America but is currently grown in Asia.Large inedible seeds make its white pulp difficult to eat.It worth eating if you like pineapples or strawberries, though, because the guanabana flavor has been compared to those two fruits.

Jamuticaba are sort of like plum sized grapes.They grow directly on tree trunks and branches.Jamuticaba are eaten fresh and also used to make liqueur and wines.The fruit is native to Latin America and is not commonly found far from there because of a short shelf life.

The jackfruit is the largest fruit in the world.It amazing that these fruits grow on trees considering they can weigh up to 80 pounds each.They are often compared to bananas, but with a tarter flavor.Jackfruits are used for cooking in Asian cuisines and are also eaten raw.

This veggie is notthe most attractive of tubers, but when peeled it is crunchy and mild.It can be used in place of potatoes or water chestnuts and is commonly used in Mexican cooking, but has spread to Asia as well.