The melon is so good and it's the season! But choosing it is not always easy.
To be enjoyed as an aperitif or as a dessert, on a skewer or with port...
Yes, but if it is badly chosen, it has no flavor.
Fortunately, my grandmother told me her 4 unstoppable tips for choosing a melon, fresh, juicy and tasty!
Here are my 4 essential tips for choosing a good melon every time!
At equal size, always prefer the heaviest. Weigh it and compare with others.
If it is very heavy, it is a sign that it is full of sugar and flavors.
It must imperatively contain 10 slices:once again, this is the sign of a very sweet fruit.
In addition, the net that separates each of the slices must be well marked with a bluish green color.
It must be pleasant, but not too strong, because that would mean that the melon is already overripe or even rotten.
It is at the level of the "pecou" that we must feel it. "The pecou" is the small tail of the melon.
So no need to sniff her nipple (opposite side to the "pecou")!
In addition, this tail should stand out slightly, a sign of perfect maturity.
It must be firm:neither too hard nor too soft! But beware, it is still fragile...
So handle it gently and don't drop it.
Melon is in season, so take advantage of it!
And if you prefer yellow melons, read this tip on how to choose a sweet one.
