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kumquat

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A small tree of the genus Citrus (C. Japonica) growing in China and Japan; also, its small acid, orange-colored fruit used for preserves.

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Hugu Hugu (Don't Cry) performed by young drummers from Lebeha Drum Center (Hopkins, Belize), recorded at Kumquat Cottage, San Ignacio Belize, by Philip Blackburn. Source: Internet

There are breaded cutlets slathered with kumquat and cranberry chutney, and recipes with origins in Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, and the American Southwest (featuring a very well-placed ranch dressing cameo). Source: Internet

Popular local products are nice for you to buy when traveling there, such as chrysanthemum flowers, Santan loquats, Huizhou Chinese torreya, gyrophora and She County kumquat. Source: Internet

Unlike oranges, lemons and grapefruits, the kumquat has never really achieved mainstream market acceptance. Source: Internet

The heirloom beet salad is as flavorful as it is colorful, with red and yellow beets, sliced kumquat and crunchy pistachio granola, all tossed in a light vinaigrette. Source: Internet

Bring to a boil again; then adjust the heat to allow the mixture to cook at a slow boil for 12 minutes until the kumquat slices are tender and sweet. Source: Internet

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