superspaceboy said:

OMG, that is funny in all SORTS OF WAYS!!!

superspaceboy said:

but are you supposed to peel that? i mean, if you take the peel off
there isn't much left anymore. but with peel i don't like it. it's
the way they serve it in restaurants as a garnish and it always has
me wondering wether to eat or not to eat the peel.

IstenSzek said:

the trick to enjoying starfruit is making sure that it's washed REALLY well, so you don't get an aftertaste from the pesticides they use on the skin, and then for some reason, eating it REALLY cold from the fridge. also, make sure that the rinds are that clearish, bright green rather than browish, because the older the fruit is, the more the rind points seem to have an aftertaste...but i luuuuuv starfruit...only it tastes better cold

just outta curiosity, where does one buy lychees from...the local a & p, stopnshop, shoprite, etc doesn't carry them..

::trying to get imago's balls out of my head as I type::

pardonme4livin said:

i know the seed looks weird, but the texture of the fruit is similar to a grape. it's sweet and tasty!

i want to learn how to cook asian dishes with them; in springtime over here they're only like, $3 a pound!

superspaceboy said:

That sounds really good! I'm hungry.

purplerein said:

Asian food market...is that right??...

Good grief woman!!! I thought you said you were eating leaches :FAINT!:

IstenSzek said:

the peel is similar to an apple maybe a bit thicker. I've eaten it. Once cut into stars the peel is easily removed...it's quite thin.

I have never heard or seen some of these fruits. I feel sheltered

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Do they have the "WILD OATS" or "WHOLE FOODS MARKET" chain near you in Cali? You should be able to at least find the lychees, starfruit, and prickly pears there. Granted, they want to charge you a million dollars for one star fruit, and $50,000 per lychee, but, if you ever felt adventurous...

Ottensen said:

Thanks for the heads up. We have whole foods all over but I'm into unhealthy junk

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Eat them with a Double Double.

SHANNA said:

That's what I'm having for lunch today!!!! Seriously

i dont know what any of the pics on page one are, but they all frighten me

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Omg!...I so want HALF!...

~Enjoy it, baby.

SHANNA said:

I will think of you during every cheestastic, fabulous juicy bite

superspaceboy said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

SHANNA said:

I got my lychees at Trader Joe's and they were $3.99 for a pound. You can usually get more fun fruit at co-ops too. Although my regular local grocery store generally carries mangos and papyas and star fruit and some other 'fun' stuff.
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I have never heard of lychees!

They look delicous..

Carrie! What about Sweet Tomatoes!?

Wooooo i LIKE my fruit juicy!!

lilmissmissy said:

ME TOO! especially my strawberries!!!

Has anybody ever tried Ugli Fruit? I've seen it in the store and have oftened wondered what it tastes like.



Well, it lives up to its name, it is pretty ugly looking.

Description: This citrus has an uneven, green to orange bumpy, loose rind that is not really attractive, hence it’s name Ugli™ or unique fruit. It has a yellow-orange flesh with a sweet flavor and few seeds. It’s a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit.

Usage: Enjoy and use as you would common grapefruit.

Selection/storage: Select fruit that feels heavy for its size; refrigerate up to 1 month.

I fruit of any kind; I think the only kind I'm not too crazy about are pears. Never liked the grainy texture.

Freespirit said:

ZombieKitten said:

They're delicious. Better than lychees IMHO, and only 25 cents a kilo here when in season. We buy a kilo or two and just devour those suckers while watching TV of an evening.

Durian does stink, but it's tasty. Mangosteens are nice too, especially when a little sour.

Other faves:


Longan:



Longkong:



Jackfruit:




Rose apple:



Sugar apple:



Tamarind:



Garcinia:



'Maprang':



Pomelo:



Sapodilla:



I had to look up the English names. I didn't even know the Thai names of most of them. There are so many different fruits at the market, more than shown here. One of the best things about Thailand actually. Yummy!

And who can forget delicious papaya, the main ingredient in somtam, Thai spicy salad:

sinisterpentatonic said:

My favorite exotic fruit remains...









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