food
jackfruit
/ˈdʒækˌfrut/
释义与例句
n.
1

a very large, oval, edible fruit with a spiky skin, growing in tropical regions, especially in South and Southeast Asia. It has a sweet, distinctive flavor when ripe and a fibrous, meat-like texture when unripe, often used in savory dishes.

波罗蜜

记忆技巧
文化点:波罗蜜是世界上长在树上最大的水果。在美国,由于它的纤维质感很像猪肉丝,现在非常流行把“未成熟的波罗蜜”做成 Pulled Jackfruit(素手撕肉)。
地道辨析:不要把它和 Durian (榴莲) 搞混,波罗蜜的味道比较清新甜美,没有榴莲那种强烈的气味。