Can I not buy it out of season?
It is listed as Nakhon Nayok season listed Jan–Mar. The season can differ by growing area and variety. The calendar does not guarantee that the fruit is on sale on any given day.
Mayongchid · Marian Plum
Mayongchid / Marian Plum · มะยงชิด
If you see a small, yellowish fruit that looks like a little mango in Thailand, ask whether it is mayongchid. It is a fruit of the plum mango group, and the mayongchid of Nakhon Nayok is introduced as a regional GI fruit. If you want to try a fruit different from large mangoes, you could look for it in winter and early spring.
When is the best time to eat it?
Nakhon Nayok season listed Jan–Mar
Season given for the regional fruit
Use the main season, or the season of a regional fruit, as a guide. Actual availability can vary with growing area, variety and weather.
What does it taste like?
The Nakhon Nayok mayongchid is introduced as having sweet and sour notes together with crunchy flesh. Take out the stone in the middle and eat.
Why this fruit is known in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand introduces the mayongchid of Nakhon Nayok as a regional GI fruit. You can learn about a small fruit that looks similar to mango together with its growing area.
Basics to know before you buy
- Thai name
- มะยงชิด
- Season
- Nakhon Nayok season listed Jan–Mar
- How it is sold
- Even among similar plum mango types, the varieties and names differ. It helps to say that you are looking for mayongchid and get the actual variety and price.
How to peel and eat it
- Wash the fruit you bought and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Take out the stone in the middle and eat the flesh.
- There may be other varieties with a similar name to mayongchid, so show the name of the fruit you want to buy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a per-kg price with a per-pack price?
Even among similar plum mango types, the varieties and names differ. It helps to say that you are looking for mayongchid and get the actual variety and price.
Keep exploring
Official sources and references
If you want to read more about these dishes and regions, these sources are a good place to start. Ingredients and cooking methods can differ from one eatery to another.