For the last two weeks (August 2 and 9, 2008), Mexico Cooks! shopped around Morelia's tianguis (street markets) to see which late-summer vegetables were available. This week, let's have a look at seasonal fruits.
Duraznos (peaches) from near Uruapan are here, priced at 22 pesos the kilo.
Locally grown granadas (pomegranates) are starting to ripen. We buy them whole or buy just the seeds, packed in plastic cups. These whole granadas were priced at 10 pesos per kilo.
Local figs, 20 pesos the kilo. The flesh of these huge figs was bursting through the skin.
Limón criollo (Key limes) are almost always a bargain. The vendor priced these at eight pesos per kilo.
Mango season is drawing to a close. This large Paraíso variety currently costs 15 pesos for two kilos.
It's always a good idea to ask if produce is imported or grown in Mexico. These apples from the state of Chihuahua cost 24 pesos the kilo. Red Delicious apples, imported from Washington State, cost 34 pesos per kilo.
Mexican-grown melón chino (canteloupe) is always sweet and fragrant if you know how to shop for it. Heavy weight for size indicates lots of juice; rich, melon-y fragrance at the stem end tells you your choice is truly ripe when you buy it. These weigh at least two kilos each and cost 11 pesos per kilo.
Next week: more seasonal fruits.
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