An ocean kumquat is a small, round fruit often consumed in the Fire Nation. It is similar to the sea prune in flavor and consistency; however, ocean kumquats contain much more protein and iron, making them ideal for storage aboard ships for long ocean voyages.^[1]

History Edit

After Team Avatar discovered Hama's true origin was from the Southern Water Tribe, she insisted on cooking a traditional Water Tribe meal for them. Unable to gather all the required ingredients in the Fire Nation, she used ocean kumquats as a substitute for the traditionally-used sea prunes, commenting that ocean kumquats were very similar to sea prunes if stewed long enough, much to Aang's disgust.^[2]

Connections Edit

The names of the sea prune and ocean kumquat are likely references to the sea cucumber, an echinodermic ocean-bottom scavenger which has medicinal properties, and is considered an aphrodisiac in the Far East due to certain aspects of its appearance. However, the sea cucumber is an animal, not a vegetable. Ocean kumquats are reminiscent of seaweed, with a bulbous end resembling a kumquat. Both amalgamations are edible on a vegetarian diet, as they do not contain any animal product or by-product.

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See also Edit

• Flora in the World of Avatar

External links Edit

• Sea cucumber