An unusual way of eating watermelon is popular in Japan.
Before enjoying the melon crop, some residents of the Land of the Rising Sun sprinkle the sweet pulp with salt.
By the way, this is why Japanese stores may include a packet of white spice with watermelon.
At first glance, the combination of "watermelon + salt" is strange. But don't rush to conclusions.
Why sprinkle watermelon with salt
A small amount of salt helps bring out the sweet flavor.
The proof is the existence of such a popular delicacy as salted caramel, recalls the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova.
You can add a little salt to the watermelon before eating.
The key word is "a little bit". One small pinch on a large piece of watermelon will be quite enough.
It is quite possible that you will really like the salted pulp.
However, it is possible that the results of the gastronomic experiment will disappoint you.
It is worth emphasizing that even in Japan there are many people who do not understand how one can eat watermelon with salt.
Still, it's worth trying once. Maybe you'll be delighted?
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
