Week 42: Kiwi Berries

Only 10 more weeks until the end of this project (and the end of 2010)! Are there any unusual ingredients you want me to cover before the end? Contact me soon!

This week, I discovered kiwi berries at the store. These green or purple berries are smaller versions of kiwis, without the fuzzy surface. They’re about the size of a large grape, and can be eaten just like a grape, skin and all. Also known as baby kiwi and hardy kiwifruit, they are a bit sweeter and tangier than regular kiwis.

Kiwi berries are native to Korea, China and Russia, although they are now grown in many places throughout the world, including New Zealand and the United States . They are high in fiber and contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium and iron.

I pureed my kiwi berries in the food processor, then added an equal amount of sour cream (turning the sauce from bright green to an unnatural looking sea foam green). With a touch of honey and triple sec, the sauce is a nice addition to a mild fish like tilapia. A fish with a stronger flavor would overpower this delicate sauce.

Tilapia with Kiwi Berry Sauce

Serves 4

4 tilapia fillets
1/2 C kiwi berry puree*
1/2 C sour cream
1/2 T honey
1/2 t triple sec
Orange zest, for garnish

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place fillets in a large baking dish and generously season with salt and pepper. Place a small pat of butter on each fillet and bake around 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Combine kiwi berry puree, sour cream, honey and triple sec in a medium bowl. Pour over prepared fish, then grate a little orange zest on top (be careful not to put too much, as it overpowers the flavors of the sauce).

*To make the puree, simply pop some fresh kiwi berries in a food processor or blender. No need to skin them or remove the seeds – very simple!

More recipes you’ll love:

11 Comments on Week 42: Kiwi Berries

Jazz Rules
October 17, 2010 at 12:29 pm (14 years ago)

Tilapia is my favorite white fish and the kiwi sauce sounds like an interesting twist! Thanks for sharing.
Reply
torviewtoronto
October 17, 2010 at 1:06 pm (14 years ago)

different sauce
never had this
Reply
delicieux
October 17, 2010 at 5:18 pm (14 years ago)

I’ve never seen kiwi berries before. I will have to keep an eye out for them. I love the idea of using them in a sauce.
Reply
Sharlene (Wheels and Lollipops)
October 18, 2010 at 2:59 am (14 years ago)

I’ve never seen or heard about kiwi berries, going to have to check these out
Reply
Dani
October 18, 2010 at 9:54 am (14 years ago)

What! That is awesome! They had those at the farmer’s market yesterday but I’ve never tried them. I don’t know why!

I love this recipe because it’s a weird ingredient AND it’s an unusual way to use it!
Reply
Dani
October 18, 2010 at 9:55 am (14 years ago)

you’re going to keep blogging next year right?!?!
Reply
- Stephanie
  October 18, 2010 at 4:37 pm (14 years ago)
  
  Yes, but with a different goal. No more weekly unusual ingredients, probably local, seasonal ingredients instead.
sippitysup
October 18, 2010 at 4:18 pm (14 years ago)

This is one of the more unusual fruits I have seen and thats sayin’ something. GREG
Reply
Suzy
September 19, 2013 at 1:30 pm (11 years ago)

I have kiwi berries in my frig. This looks like something great to try with them. Do you have any recipes that use the fruit, paw paws? I just got some and am making and canning paw paw butter- the organic food adventure continues for me.
Reply
- Stephanie Nuccitelli
  September 21, 2013 at 1:43 pm (11 years ago)
  
  Suzy, I’ve never heard of paw paws, so no recipes for them. I’ll keep my eye out for them!