If the watermelon has turned out bland and you don't know what to do, don't worry, we know how to fix it, and by the way we will give you ideas so that you can take advantage of it as a delicious gazpacho, in smoothie or surprising skewers.
How to get a more flavorful watermelon
The trick to flavoring a bland watermelon is to grill it. Yes, yes, as you read it. Grilled, like a steak. The heat causes the sugar in the fruit to concentrate and gain a lot of sweetness. Also, if you add a point of salt and pepper, it will be even tastier. We know it seems strange to you, but when you try it, you will repeat (even with the ones that come out good). And you don't have to take it alone. You can make grilled fruit skewers for dessert, or even combine it with other savory ingredients, such as a watermelon and pork tenderloin skewer, or a watermelon and cheese skewer.
Watermelon Gazpacho
In addition, you can also take advantage of a bland watermelon to make a gazpacho or a slushie. In the first case, the rest of the ingredients (tomato, cucumber, peppers, vinegar, etc.) will make the whole tasty enough. And as for the granita, the sugar you add is what will improve the flavor point (which you can even enhance with lemon or orange juice).
How to make a watermelon smoothie
And what about adding watermelon to a juice or a smoothie? Whipped with ingredients of such powerful flavor as ginger, mint, some spinach, a cucumber, carrots, apples, lemon or whatever you want, its little flavor will be more than compensated, and instead you will continue to take advantage of its many vitamins (for not talk about the money you have invested in it).
How to tell if the watermelon is ripe by la
And to get it right the next time you go to a watermelon, make sure it has a hard skin without cracks. When hit it should sound hollow. Also, take a good look at how you store it so that it stays perfect for longer. If it's whole, store it in a cool place (it doesn't have to be the fridge). Once opened, cover it with plastic wrap so that it does not catch odors from other foods and leave it in the fridge.
