Majesty Hami Melon

I don’t like the summer heat, but I sure love summer fruit and I was so happy to see that my favorite melon varieties are for sale. Hami melons (and their offshoot Honeykiss) are my absolute favorite melons! They’re ready to crack in to once they have a little give and are fragrant. Their flesh is a light pink/salmon color but they are quite different tasting than a cantaloupe. Their texture is a bit more crisp, but they’re still plenty juicy. They’re sweet and so delicious.

I bought a few so I’m not sure how much the pictured melon cost but they were currently $1.29 per pound. I’m hoping the price will drop as they become more plentiful.

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A good hami #melon is absolutely divine. I remember learning in Chinese school about the complicated trade route once required to transport these melons from Western China; luckily, these days they’re available in many U.S. supermarkets. Scoop, chop, and chill for an ultra-refreshing summertime treat!

This melon has juicy, light-orange flesh that resembles cantaloupe, but the similarities largely end there. Hami gua is crisp and crunchy even when very ripe; it exudes a sugary and fresh-tasting nectar. It’s easy to see why they were such a coveted delicacy. If you dislike spongy, mushy, and mealy melon as much as I do, give this #sweet and flavorful #fruit a try! A word of warning, though: you may not be able to go back.

Purchased at Costco but unfortunately I can’t recall how much it cost. I have been buying more of these lately, though, since watermelon quality has been so inconsistent (plus, prices seem to have gone up.) Hami melons, on the other hand, rarely disappoint — therefore I give them my highest possible recommendation!