Comments on: Malabar Chestnut / Saba Nut

By: maria

maria — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:07:29 +0000

We just moved into this house and were very curious about this tree in our yard. It makes a beautiful flower. I’m so happy to know that the nuts are eatible. I’ve only seen one pod so far on the tree. Should I wait for it to fall to the ground or take it off?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:56:37 +0000

I, too, would like to know the best way of cooking these nuts, and whether the skin has to be removed before cooking. As we currently have pods that have just fallen and split, please – let me know soon!

By: Sue Short

Sue Short — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:49:07 +0000

Thank you so much for your site, found it quite by accident ..friends have a tree in Nth Queensland (Australia). Have been trying for eons to find out what it is..now we all know. Has fruit on it now, so will be waiting with bated breath for it to drop so we can all test the taste….can’t wait. Thank you again

By: Papo Vives

Papo Vives — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:52:58 +0000

Pachira glabra is the pchira with smooth fruits the other ones are rough fruits

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:39:04 +0000

Why open them green? As said before, just wait a couple of days and they will split open themselves. I am roasting some slowly now but have done it with a low heat (100C) which is taking ages. What would be a good temperature and time to cook them at?
Another problem I have is getting at sea almonds in their pod…but that’s another story…:o)