description Dried Bilimbi Overview
Dried bilimbi is prepared from the fruit of Averrhoa bilimbi, a tropical tree in the family Oxalidaceae. The fresh fruit is strongly acidic, and drying preserves it as a souring ingredient used in cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, and neighboring parts of Southeast Asia. It is used in dishes that need a sharp sour note and is also known in Indonesian food traditions as a form of asam sunti when salted and dried.
help Dried Bilimbi FAQ
What is dried bilimbi?
Dried bilimbi is made from the fruit of Averrhoa bilimbi, a tropical tree in the Oxalidaceae family. Drying preserves the fruit so it can be stored and used as a souring ingredient.
What does dried bilimbi taste like?
Bilimbi is strongly acidic when fresh, and the dried fruit keeps a sharp sour character. It is used to add tartness to dishes rather than sweetness.
Which cuisines use dried bilimbi?
Dried bilimbi is used in cuisines from Indonesia, Malaysia, and nearby parts of Southeast Asia. It can be added to soups, stews, sauces, and other dishes that need sour flavor.
Can dried bilimbi replace tamarind?
Both ingredients can add sourness, but they have different flavors and textures. Dried bilimbi is a reasonable substitute when a Southeast Asian-style sharp acidity is wanted, though the result will not taste exactly like tamarind.
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