What is a Momi Apple?
Who are you, momi apple? When my friend brought you to me, she said only that you were once kapu to commoners like myself, reserved exclusively for the ali`i. Google hasn't been helpful in learning anything substantial about momi apples. Do you go by other names?
Most fruit start as flowers then grow to something entirely different, but you're retained that youthful floral essense. I taste it in every bite of your dense flesh. If I close my eyes and breathe deeply as I chew, I can imagine standing in a lei shop surrounded by blossoms. The flavor also reminds me a little of peach and something else... mango? You share the same broad, flat pit as the mango, the same softball size and the same orange meat. Perhaps you're cousins?
Whatever you are, momi apple, we must arrange to do this again. But how will I find you if I don't know who or what you are?
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Hi Alan,
This looks interesting. Where did you find it? I'd like to try it sometime. Your description of the flavor makes it sound interesting.
What your friend calls "momi apple" might be "mamey apple," which is a bit like the "sapote" or "mamey sapote." Take a look at the photos - http://www.foodsubs.com/Fruittroex.html (for the mamey sapote, which looks different) and http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mamey.html (for the mamey or mamey apple, which looks more like your mysterious visitor.)
Is that your photography work Alan? It's very cool looking. Nice work.
Reid- My friend brought them to a class, without much explanation. She is originally from Ni`ihau, so some things we might find totally foreign, she takes for granted.
l.nakaney- Yes! I think that's the same fruit. Thank you!
Jonathan- Yes, all my own photos. In the rare case I might need to source photos from someone else, I would clearly credit them. I'm glad you like 'em.