Dalandan
Dalandan. Tangy, tasty and refreshing, dalandan juice must be one of my all-time favorite citrus juices. There are four categories of sweet oranges - Navel, Blonde, Blood and Late oranges. Dalandan or kahel oranges as they are locally known, fall into the last category.
Originally from China, dalandans have adapted to local conditions and have developed a terrific flavor that is both acidic yet sweet. 
They are related to Valencia oranges; think Sunkist, albeit in a smaller and greener form. Fresh Dalandans have a bright and deep green skins, smell great, possess a natural shine and are firm to the touch. They have an obovate shape (look it up in a dictionary). They were at the market in abundance yesterday. Priced at just P15-20 a kilo, depending on size and vendor, they were a bargain. I purchased 3 kilos that are displayed in the Balinese offering vessel at right. A day or two later they will be perfect for juice or shakes.
Dalandan Juice. Pick your pitcher, preferably glass. Wash dalandan fruit well (I always wash citrus before squeezing — just because you don’t eat the skins doesn’t mean you want the gunk on it squeezed straight into your juice!). Slice the fruit in half, squeeze into the pitcher using a strainer. Add two or three parts of water for every part dalandan, adjusting to your personal preferences and taste. Add some sugar and stir it all up. Serve over lots of ice and for added zing throw in sliced dalandan, lemon, dayap and sprigs of fresh mint.
Nice photos of dalandans you got there.
December 30th, 2004you pulled me back to 37 years back when im back home
in the wonderful island as far as i can remember……
thanks…….
July 10th, 2005Please tell me where I may buy “Dalanda” juice that is ready to drink. I live in the USA.
thank you, Cris
October 24th, 2005Cris, pls put ur e-mail add. so I may be able to communicate with you
November 3rd, 2006I love to eat dalandan.. i have a question..because dalandan is a part of my diet and because it is cheap, i often eat it than eating carbohydrates..i even eat dalandan as my dinner already.. is it ok if my diet is on fruits? particularly dalandan?…please send me the nutritional values and health benefits of dalandan..please and thank you…
January 4th, 2007Ken, I am not a doctor nor a nutritionist. I suppose eating fruit is a good thing…but I doubt that it takes the place of more complex carbohydrates that your body will probably also need… say from oats, rice, etc. Best you consult with a professional source on your diet…
January 4th, 2007test
May 19th, 2007ang pangit
November 6th, 2007Hi there!
Im living in Iloilo, and where can i buy or order dalandan fruits. Maraming Salamat!
February 16th, 2008Just had a Dalandan Margarita last night. Very good!
April 16th, 2008