I don’t know the exact English word for this fruit that we locally call balimbing. It is just simply called star fruit. It has a scientific name Averrhoa carambola I chanced upon it in one of the fruit stalls near the church so I bought a kilo which sells at P20 pesos. I haven’t tasted this fruit for decades, it is really not that popular. The taste is a little bland, not even sour or sweet but is is juicy. You have to dip it in a little salt before you eat it.
Did you know that this fruit is associated with politicians here in our country? Balimbing is also a slang word for a traitor or a turncoat. This is because the this has many sides. Politicians who change parties or loyalties based on who’s currently has authority are frequently called balimbing. And there are plenty of them here, almost all of them actually. They align themselves to who is in power at the moment disregarding the previous political party where they are affiliated. It is such a shame really since most politicians in power are corrupt and traditional politicians make false promises, buy votes just to win and perpetuate themselves in power. Oh yes, they are called balimbing.
Like who, Ma’m, Arlene?
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Haha 🙂 Ren, you probably know most of them.
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I have no idea , Ma’m Arlene. I don’t even know the candiddates who ran for President. Well, there was Binay, Duterte, Roxas….. who were the other two ?
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Miriam and Grace Poe. I meant those who are in the Senate and Congress now. Majority of them are now aligned with D.
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I’ve decided politician is a dirty word.
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Totally agree 🙂
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You must be up already tomorrow. I should be heading for bed.
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It’s 11:40am here Anne. We are advanced than you are there.
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I knew you get tomorrow before I do, but it always surprises me.
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Have a blessed week ahead Anne. Thank you for your comments.
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What a nice comparison with the politicians…
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Haha, thanks!
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Interesting 🙂
I’d love to try it. I love trying new foods.
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I think they are in season now.
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I don’t think I have had this, Arlene. It looks interesting. We have something called star fruit here, which is imported, but I have never eaten it.
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Best wishes, Pete.
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Try it sometime Pete. It’s good.
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I have many uses for this word!
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Yeay 🙂
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What an interesting story…we certainly have those types of politicians, too. Yikes. What does the salt do for the fruit’s taste? I’ve seen starfruit, but never eaten it. Thank you, Arlene!
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Since star fruits are sour, the salt enhance the taste. Thanks Kitty.
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It’s called Star Fruit everywhere I’ve been. In the US they are grown in Florida. For those who ask about the taste, the best way I can describe it is “clean.” It’s the kind of fruit you might serve between course to cleanse the pallet.
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I love it, it is so juicy Yes, its common name is star fruit.
Thank you Ray for commenting.
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It’s just a game for politicians!
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Yes, it is. Sad no?
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