Horned Melon Oatmeal

26 Feb

On a Lobster Placemat is featuring a very special guest for breakfast today: the horned melon.

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If you’ve ever done research on the horned melon, you’ll find that it doesn’t matter which way you cut it. Just make sure your melon is fresh and ready to eat - which can be judged by its outside appearance.

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I sort of think this is the type of fruit that gets a bad rap due to its slimy and green interior. But it can do wonderful things to a bowl of oatmeal.

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I squeezed one half of the melon into my oats while cooking and used the other half for garnish. I then ate one of the leftover pieces – just to see what it was like. It didn’t have a strong taste to me, just more of a strong texture.

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From what I’ve read, you can eat the seeds. But it still felt weird to me, seeing them boppin’ about in my oats. I ate ‘em just the same and again, didn’t notice a huge burst or change of flavor in my oats.

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Many other people in the blog world have been experimenting with horned melons too. My review is pretty in line with the rest.

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Definitely beautiful. But not worth the effort (of eating) and money ($5/melon!).

What is a food item you’ve been wanting to try and haven’t? OR What is the most exotic food you’ve ever had?

21 Responses to “Horned Melon Oatmeal”

  1. Olga February 26, 2009 at 1:23 pm #

    I’ve never tried it, it looks good! I’m all about texture when it comes to food.

    I want to try turtle soup…I’ve heard it’s good (but only once because I think they’re cute and all)

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  2. VeggieGirl February 26, 2009 at 1:26 pm #

    I am QUITE intimidated by that melon, haha :-D

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  3. Anna February 26, 2009 at 1:58 pm #

    I’ve always want to try a durian! Google it!

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  4. dailygoods February 26, 2009 at 2:16 pm #

    woah that is a crazy looking melon!!! how cooool. ive never tried a fresh passionfruit before!

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  5. Betsy February 26, 2009 at 2:18 pm #

    It seems like a lot of people are buzzing about kumquats, so I’m definitely looking out for those!

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  6. Erin February 26, 2009 at 2:38 pm #

    I had one of those recently! It was good but kind of bland, like a banana to me. I enjoyed the texture, but i agree, I wouldn’t buy it again. And it was really hard to eat!

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  7. foodsthatfit February 26, 2009 at 2:48 pm #

    It kind of scares me, but if it tastes good who cares!

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  8. Liz February 26, 2009 at 3:08 pm #

    I have always been curious about the horned melon! They sit right next to the kiwi’s (yummm)in my grocery store and I frequently get the urge to just pick one up and toss it like a grenade :)

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  9. luckytastebuds February 26, 2009 at 3:28 pm #

    Hi Rose!! Ooooh that is a cool yet interesting fruit. I’d definitely like to dig my spoon into it to see how juicy it is!! haha YES $5 a melon is quite steep. I think I’d go for….a cantaloupe instead. :P Nevertheless, a GOOOORGEOUS bowl of oats!

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  10. Victoria February 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm #

    Occasionally I buy produce just because it looks weird. Such was the case with the horned melon. I didn’t actually know what it was and I had to google how to eat it. I have to admit, the texture kind of grossed me out, but at least I tried.

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  11. Brandi February 26, 2009 at 4:06 pm #

    love it! i’ve had alligator – does that count?

    I was pulling for Carla, too – I wish her souffles would have turned out! I think she might have won if they had.

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  12. lauren February 26, 2009 at 4:49 pm #

    Thanks for the link to my site! I think besides the horned melon I tried the other day…I tried baby octopus last week. It was a little freaky and had the consistency of a rubber band. I didnt have my camera – but my friends did – so I am trying to get the pictures from them. I try things like that just to say that I have. :)

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  13. HeatherBakes February 26, 2009 at 5:26 pm #

    Sorry that the horned melon didn’t measure up! But at least it added visual appeal, right?

    I’ve been curious to try chayote squash…

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  14. Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday February 26, 2009 at 5:47 pm #

    I have never tried a star fruit and have always wanted to but that horned melon looks pretty tasty!

    p.s. my new site is finally up and running 100% and I have resolved the google reader isssue I was having. Not sure if you were a subsciber to my old blog but wanted to let you know in case!

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  15. Erin of Care to Eat February 26, 2009 at 6:56 pm #

    That’s pretty cool looking! But I guess they can’t all be winners.
    I would love to try persimmons! I’ve had them dried but never fresh!

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  16. Jen February 26, 2009 at 7:54 pm #

    sooo THATS what it looks like inside! thanks for the review girlie!!

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  17. Danielle February 26, 2009 at 8:36 pm #

    That melon looks nuts. Great review! I’m not one for trying exotic foods but I’m getting better.

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  18. thecleanveggie February 27, 2009 at 2:05 am #

    would it be weird if I said the melon looked really cute? haha

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  19. eatingbender February 27, 2009 at 5:06 am #

    That horned melon looks too cute! The most exotic food I’ve ever had was in China. I couldn’t tell you exactly what I was eating because I don’t speak Chinese/Mandarin, but I can tell you it was all very tasty. Except for the scorpions. I didn’t try those :o )

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  20. seeleelive (for the love of peanut butter) February 27, 2009 at 5:17 pm #

    i love quail, octopus, uni and lemon plums!

    i want to try a papaya!

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