Chomphu

Water apple is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows wild from India to Malaysia and Indonesia, and it’s cultivated throughout tropical parts of Asia, as well as in Africa and tropical America, but rarely. The fruits are wide and have a thin and waxy skin.

The flesh is white, crisp or spongy, with a mild aroma. The flavor is sweet in most varieties. The sweeter fruit varieties are usually enjoyed fresh or used in fruit salads. In tropical Asia, the young leaves are often used to wrap food before it’s cooked or steamed.

There are many varieties of water apple growing in Southeast Asia, and most of them differ in skin color, texture, and flavor.