Kedondong Juice - Twist of Malaysia Juice for Summer

Well, many of you, especially those who are not familiar with South East Asia, would not know about the great tasting, thirst quenching and nutritious drink of Kedondong fruit juice.  Kedondong or its other names: Spondias Dulcis / Ambrarella / Umbra / Malay Apple is a green sour fruits.  It can be eaten raw with some prawn paste dip or salt, pickled or juicing.

In Malaysia, after washing the Kedondong thoroughly (some like the skin, some like to peel the skin), the fruits are placed in blender and blended with some dried sour plums and drinking water. Once done, the juice is poured into a glass filled with ice cubes and syrup is added to taste.  Mmmmmm....imagine the cold, refreshing, sour, salty and sweet juice on a hot sunny day!

Kedondong contains lots of Vitamin C and Iron and is said to have property to fight against cancer. Grated Kedondong with added pinch of salt could cure cough - to be taken 3 times per day.

Since Kedondong juice has been popularized by Malaysians, many other South East Country are catching fast to include it as one of their local fruit juice - as this fruits are abundant and available in South East continent.

Thirst Quenching Kedondong Juice

Kedondong Tree

If you ever come to Malaysia, don't forget to ask for Kedondong or Umbra Juice. You will love it...and crave for it.