Persimmon Sauce

Hachiya persimmons have a slightly oblong shape and are pointed at the bottom end. They are very high in tannin and can be eaten raw only when fully ripe (the fruit should be almost jellylike throughout). The smaller Fuyu persimmon is shaped like a tomato. It has very little tannin and can therefore be eaten raw before it is completely ripe and soft. For this sauce, however, either variety should be very ripe and soft to the point of falling apart.