Gorgon fruit: A seasonal taste of Suzhou
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-09-25 11:20
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For just 50 days each year, Suzhou’s gorgon fruit comes into season. Harvested from the lakes around the city, the tender seeds are peeled by hand, one by one. Served warm with osmanthus and sweet soup, they offer a delicate taste of early autumn in Jiangnan.
