The terap fruit is endemic in Borneo.  In Sabah, it is called the Marang fruit.

More pictures of the Terap fruit taken using my handphone.

It has been a long time since I posted my last article.  Today, as I make my way to the jungle produce weekend market, I found two interesting and amazing fruits.  One is the bright pink jungle avocado like fruit called "Engakala" and the other the "buah terap" or the "Terap" fruit. Today is the 4th day of September 2016.  I was very surprised to see both fruits.  The Engkala fruit is eaten by washing it and soaking it in warm water and eaten with a pinch of salt.  The seed can be replanted.  The cupule is thrown away before dipping the fruit in warm water.  A Terap fruit will emit an aromatic scent when it is ripe for eating.  The fruit is opened by prising open the skin.The flesh of the fruit is white, soft, and sweet.  The terap fruit  has a delicate and refreshing taste like an apple custard and also the taste of jack fruit.  The price for one is RM6.00. So, come visit Sarawak at this time of the year till the year ends.

Customers selecting the ripe Engkala fruit.  On the right is the unripe fruit.

The unripe Engkala fruit.