Did You Know? Known as the Apple of the Orient, persimmons are a super fruit that is grown in many of varieties in China, Burma, Northern India and Australia. In the United States, it grows in southern and southwestern states, mostly in California. When Using Dried Persimmons in Asian Recipes If you need to source Asian recipe ingredients, its helpful to know what they are called in their respective language.

When dried, persimmons are referred to in Japan as hoshigaki, in China as shbing and in Korea as gotgam. Persimmon Punch Recipe for Heartburn Relief Combine 2 quarts of water, cup of finely sliced fresh ginger and 3 fresh cinnamon sticks. Let simmer for hour. Strain the liquid and stir in 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of Oh! Nuts dried persimmon slices.