今年はマンゴーが豊作ということで嬉しい限りです！
とは言え、マンゴーは高級なのでなかなか私の口に入る事はありません。もっぱら贈答用です。
そして、値段もピンキリ、高級なものは1つ3000円位します。少し傷があったり見た目が悪いと少し価格は下がり、大きさにもよりますが1玉1000円弱位でしょうか？
でも…年に一度位は思いっきりマンゴー食べたいわということで思い切って
近所のパイナップルとマンゴーのスタンドで買ってきましたよ〜
お店の方にマンゴーはあと2 、3日で終わりって言われたのです。ええ！？そういえばもうすぐ8月だった〜早いなぁ。
マンゴーは収穫してからすぐに食べるのではなく、少し時間をおいて追熟させてから食べる果物です。
川に斑点が出てきて、ツヤといい香りがして来たら食べごろだよと教えてもらいました。
でも、この見極めがなかなか難しい〜
斑点が出てくるとなんか傷んででるのかなあって勘違いしちゃったり、もう少し追熟させようとして、せっかくのマンゴーをだめにしてしまったりと、マンゴーを楽しむには、経験が必要なようです！
This year, it's a delight to hear that mangoes are in abundance! However, mangoes are considered a luxury, so it's not often that I get to enjoy them myself. They are mainly reserved for gift-giving.
Moreover, the prices can vary significantly. The high-end ones can cost around 3,000 yen each. If there are slight blemishes or they don't look perfect, the prices may drop, and for medium-sized ones, it might be around 1,000 yen per fruit.
But... I thought to myself, "I really want to indulge in mangoes at least once a year!" So, I took the plunge and bought some from a nearby pineapple and mango stand.
The shop owner told me that mangoes will be finished in the next 2 or 3 days. Oh my! Come to think of it, August is just around the corner - time flies!
Mangoes are fruits that are best enjoyed when ripened a bit after harvesting. I was told to look for spots appearing on the skin, a shiny appearance, and a delightful aroma - that's when they are ready to eat.
But, determining the right moment for ripeness is quite challenging.
When spots appear, I sometimes worry that the mango might be spoiled. Other times, I try to further ripen them, only to end up ruining the mangoes. It seems that enjoying mangoes requires some experience!
Though it's a bit tricky, there's nothing quite like savoring a perfectly ripe and juicy mango. It's definitely worth the effort and the occasional trial and error!
