Engkala Review (Litsea garciae) - Weird Fruit Explorer Ep. 145

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  • @veiledmaid4029
    @veiledmaid4029 8 лет назад +16

    Imagine the fruit garden you could start with all the seeds from the fruit you're trying. I'd buy seeds from you! If that isn't already a thing, it should be. Happy travels. Thanks for another great video!

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +10

      I occasionally share seeds as a patreon perk , but I'm too busy with fruit hunting and performing to get into the seed biz.

  • @davids.5083
    @davids.5083 8 лет назад +75

    Looks like a very crudely drawn mangosteen.

  • @anne-droid7739
    @anne-droid7739 3 года назад +8

    0:50 It looks like something they would eat in "The Lord of the Rings" because Barbara Remington's cover art for the first Ballantine paperback edition of the trilogy features a tree bearing fruit that looks a lot like engkala...or pink eggplant. I always loved that painting! =)

  • @SnarkNSass
    @SnarkNSass 5 лет назад +9

    Hey J! Wondering if you are a "super taster"... I love your ability to verbalize flavors and textures and that you show preparations for some of these crazy fruits. PEACE

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  5 лет назад +4

      I haven't done the test, but I don't think I am

  • @gonzo93041
    @gonzo93041 8 лет назад +13

    looking forward to the rollinia video. i'm currently growing a tree in my yard

  • @doncorleone9818
    @doncorleone9818 6 лет назад +6

    I can devour a big bowl of engkalak. It goes well with salt and chilli or adding some soy sauce. Taste a bit like avocado or buttermilk.

  • @bastetlovea1
    @bastetlovea1 8 лет назад +39

    omg its a real life pacha berry from pokemon

  • @aeropureinhakase855
    @aeropureinhakase855 4 года назад +5

    Oh wow, i live there! First few seconds into this video i was like "wait i recognise these places" and i confirm! It is my hometown.
    To me, engkala fruit tastes more like a sweeter avocado ngl. It doesnt really have a sourcream taste. It has seasons so we dont always find these.
    We have weirder fruits apart from these engkala fruits, cant really name all of em rn but they are totally rare. We have the dabai, which looks like an olive but black on the outside but yellow on the inside. Idk if it tastes like an olive cuz i havent eaten any olives before. But if you wanna try em out you can come back to Sarawak! Just like some other fruits, the dabai fruit has its own seasons. Usually produce fruits during durian seasons
    By the way engkala is pronounce as ungkalla

  • @Lostinsilenthill
    @Lostinsilenthill 8 лет назад +36

    kinda looks like a giant pink acorn

  • @Finnable82
    @Finnable82 4 месяца назад

    In Brunei, we call it 'Pengalaban'. It tastes like avocado. My late father once grew it beside the house. We boiled the ripe pink fruit and ate it with a little salt.

  • @treefarm3288
    @treefarm3288 Год назад

    Hi Jared, we met in Innisfail in March. This is the first of your videos I've watched, because I've just harvested a bucketful of engkalas. I liked your idea of vegan dairy product parallel. Best wishes. PS since the trees are tall,I cut the tree down to access the fruit.

  • @AdrianJNyaoi
    @AdrianJNyaoi 2 года назад

    Your description of the fruit tastes is spot on. We normally eat it with rice.

  • @sooobyrooo5763
    @sooobyrooo5763 6 лет назад +5

    I wonder if this would be a good one for an avocado toast alternative. It looks like something I would definitely try as such if I ever saw this cute little Smurfy looking fruit.

  • @mimib6253
    @mimib6253 6 лет назад +20

    If I was lactose intolerant I would add these to dishes or something

  • @bazookallamaproductions5280
    @bazookallamaproductions5280 4 года назад +1

    my biggest struggle with your channel is fighting the urge click the next video.
    "ooh whats that, ooh whats that, ooh whats that"

  • @MrGoatflakes
    @MrGoatflakes 4 года назад +3

    Jared: It's green inside, I don't know how I feel about that.
    Also Jared: I prefer avocados xD

  • @sooobyrooo5763
    @sooobyrooo5763 6 лет назад +6

    You got a thumbs up for your face in the thumbnail alone.

  • @alicepearce4597
    @alicepearce4597 8 лет назад +10

    I have been waiting for this review since last time you tried the Dabai because this one looked pretty. If soaking doesn't make any difference I would pefer pink. But whenever you say "It's not a bad taste" in high pitch I am not sure if I want to eat one. LOL

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +3

      some say it's not edible raw, tasted fine, but who knows...

  • @jadenchavez3392
    @jadenchavez3392 8 лет назад +2

    Jared, your so awesome. You have inspired me to go and try out exotic fruits from places around the country and I'm even collecting seeds to plant. So can you do me a favor and tell me a good website to buy exotic fruit seeds/cuttings?

  • @rokkorikki
    @rokkorikki 6 лет назад +3

    Ate this just now.
    Forgot completely about this video and expected it to taste like a garcinia would have.
    Oh how surprised I was when this tastes nothing like it.
    the white flesh tastes like a young coconut flesh with slight bit of avocado taste toned down tenfold.
    That by itself is not that weird.
    the weird thing is more of the aftertaste. It's unpleasant. Indonesian calls this "langu". It's like the aftertaste of a raw carrot, but stronger.
    I've eaten a lot of strange tropical fruit, but this one is just plain weird.

  • @StonedtotheBones13
    @StonedtotheBones13 3 года назад

    "Don't you wanna click on the bunnies? Don't bite me!" 😂

  • @spearo561
    @spearo561 8 лет назад +2

    interesting flavor profile haha... buttermilk and avocado!?! Are you going to show rollinia deliciousa biriba? I'm excited to what you might show next week!

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +2

      Such an odd one. Yep, Rolinia is coming up next.

  • @dudewithnolife9822
    @dudewithnolife9822 3 года назад

    0:24 Awwwwh!😍😍😍

  • @FD03
    @FD03 8 лет назад +3

    Awesome! Looks like a mangosteen-radish hybrid, have you had Rainbow Glo Fruit (Flogae Appmea) yet?

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +2

      Never heard of it, can't seem to find anything with that name either. Have a link you can send?

    • @FD03
      @FD03 8 лет назад

      Jared Rydelek Probably cause I was bullcrapping you. Jk, love your videos.

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +2

      +FruityRisk Productions ha ha. I'll review that right after I review the moon Melon

    • @FD03
      @FD03 8 лет назад

      Is it okay if I send you a RUclips message?

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад

      Sure, go for it

  • @megastoejoe
    @megastoejoe 6 лет назад +2

    it remind me of a pepper of some kind... but it's structure is like a cherry.

  • @bambinodreams
    @bambinodreams 8 лет назад +12

    Am I the only one who has a total crush on Jared? Love your personality!

  • @kizuzuxie2049
    @kizuzuxie2049 4 года назад

    it extremely rare, but you can find it in part of borneo island, taste like avocado, basically the same family with avocado

  • @rollmeister
    @rollmeister 4 года назад

    I love Buttermilk. They sell it by the carton in Finland.

  • @marialiyubman
    @marialiyubman 3 года назад

    I’m having dreams about this fruit. I need it!

  • @goodgurl179
    @goodgurl179 6 лет назад +1

    one of my fav fruit ...so yummy

  • @igorsepultura342
    @igorsepultura342 6 лет назад +1

    kalang kala👍👍😍😍enaaaakkk

  • @Deowane
    @Deowane 8 лет назад +1

    It may contain saponins which are lightly toxic so you probably shouldn't eat them raw

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +1

      Ah that's why. I've seen reports saying you can and can't, it being lightly toxic makes sense then. Thanks for sharing.

  • @luthermuhie2853
    @luthermuhie2853 8 лет назад +1

    sir jared comeback to the philippines there are so many weird and exotic fruits you dont try to eat and review...like in my place in southern tagalog region called calabarzon the last letters zon comes frm a word quezon and thats my province...you should check there the other fruits like lipote,dampol-same as small berries,kalumpit,and many other...dont know the english name of those but i think u must see and review! thanks!

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +2

      Hopefully I'll get a chance to one of these days!

  • @bazookallamaproductions5280
    @bazookallamaproductions5280 4 года назад

    3:09 that dimebag tho

  • @davidgraham3102
    @davidgraham3102 8 лет назад +2

    I thought you were going to say it was related to the Mangosteen, it looks verrrrrrry similar.

  • @bambinodreams
    @bambinodreams 8 лет назад +1

    And sword swallowing!? I've always wanted to know the secret to that

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +2

      There is no trick to it. You just need to have years and years of practice, lots of nerve and a very very good teacher.

  • @theuglykwan
    @theuglykwan 7 лет назад +3

    If you coloured the body blue it would look like a smurf head.

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  7 лет назад +1

      its such a cartoonish looking fruit!

  • @clintonbill3367
    @clintonbill3367 8 лет назад +2

    Those grubs in the intro gross me out every time, but the fruit table after makes up for it.

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +3

      Glad I captured that feeling accurately. Markets in south east asia are disgusting on one table and divine on the next :D

    • @shnicky7
      @shnicky7 5 лет назад

      @@WeirdExplorer But them grubs are so yummy! Deep fry them and tastes better than french fries

  • @katzspooner12
    @katzspooner12 4 года назад

    We actually use lukewarm water not boiling water and usually eaten with rice. Not really a stand alone fruit

  • @M3sierr
    @M3sierr 3 года назад

    This guy just found a real life pokemon berry

  • @Kokuei13
    @Kokuei13 8 лет назад +1

    you should review blackberry jam fruit (Randia formosa) =)

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +1

      That's on my top ten must try list :) I haven't seen it yet though

  • @gooseteamsix5894
    @gooseteamsix5894 6 лет назад

    I have an irresistibly powerful urge to spread that on toast.

  • @darmamys7773
    @darmamys7773 7 лет назад +2

    This is kalangkala fruit in borneo

  • @prabhaprabha9379
    @prabhaprabha9379 3 года назад

    Is it sweat?

  • @theoddfellas
    @theoddfellas 7 лет назад +15

    The way to prepare this fruit is by soaking it in hot/warm water until it becomes soft. Dont soak it too long. Dont boil it either or you'll ruin the fruit. Some people enjoy eating it with a bit of salt. Pls do remember that when it comes to South East Asian fruits particularly from Borneo, dont try to compare it with the likes of Apple, Orange, Grapes, Pears, Strawberry, Watermelon etc. If you do that, chances are you'll never going to appreciate the unique taste of SEA fruits.
    Most of the current local generations(born from 90's onwards) didnt eat this kind of fruits (Engkalak, Dabai, Embang, Lakum etc) anymore. They're used to fruits from the west and their taste buds already ruined by refined sugar.

    • @arthursulin354
      @arthursulin354 7 лет назад

      theoddfellas yasss dabai is delish!!!!

  • @spookyscaryspiderpigtp1202
    @spookyscaryspiderpigtp1202 8 лет назад +2

    Have you ever try a fruit call abiu

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +3

      yes! I reviewed that wayyyy back, ep 3 or 4 I think. It's good, like a sweet jello.

  • @spearo561
    @spearo561 8 лет назад

    awesome!

  • @alvin9882
    @alvin9882 7 лет назад +1

    I see a cempedak at 0:33

  • @hajahhadiati988
    @hajahhadiati988 5 лет назад +1

    Buah asli kalimantan,haha rasa mirip alpukad tapi lebih enak ini

  • @erarebirth
    @erarebirth 6 лет назад +1

    I feel like it looks like something you would find in Pikmin :)

  • @Faycapucci
    @Faycapucci 8 лет назад +3

    You definitely don't look like you enjoy the taste of it!

    • @WeirdExplorer
      @WeirdExplorer  8 лет назад +6

      It would be great to cook with, but on its own was too much. Not bad... just odd. Like eating sour cream with a spoon..

  • @HumboldtSqu1d
    @HumboldtSqu1d 2 года назад

    I have seen this cruldely mangosteen

  • @realestatetraininginstitut7405
    @realestatetraininginstitut7405 4 года назад

    So much I haven’t seen

  • @Messianide
    @Messianide 5 месяцев назад

    Maybe spread one on toast??

  • @DankFroot
    @DankFroot 3 года назад +1

    Im trying to track down some seeds or live plants of this species. I hope someone who can help me sees this comment. ;)

  • @johndifrancisco3642
    @johndifrancisco3642 6 лет назад +1

    It reminds me of a boil I once had, especially when the squeeze was applied :(

  • @theeel8981
    @theeel8981 4 года назад +1

    Looks like a pink acorn.

  • @norlizasadi1617
    @norlizasadi1617 3 года назад

    It tastes creamy and rich... a bit like avacado flesh

    • @norlizasadi1617
      @norlizasadi1617 3 года назад

      You have to soak the fruit in warm water for few minutes. The flesh will be soften and then enjoy with a dash of salt. Yummy

  • @cdfranklin1599
    @cdfranklin1599 7 лет назад

    When you squeeze it, it looks like a giant pimple. Lol 😝

  • @lizabaghdad9400
    @lizabaghdad9400 6 лет назад +1

    This kalangkala

  • @dividedreality9708
    @dividedreality9708 6 лет назад +1

    Engkala-watdafuqisdat

  • @Lnel3799
    @Lnel3799 Год назад

    Dude, you can eat it with soy sauce.

  • @jadincruickshank9947
    @jadincruickshank9947 7 месяцев назад

    Love ally our videos but I can't listen to this smacking review