Love to try exotic fruits? Then be careful and do not miss rambutan - a small fruit that does not seem very appetizing due to its hairy skin. But this is only a shell that hides inside a tender juicy pulp, which not only tastes great, but also has useful properties. You will learn more about this unusual fruit by reading the article.
Rambutan - what kind of fruit is it?
Those who have been to the countries of Southeast Asia have probably heard about all the positive properties that rambutan is rich in. This fruit is even compared to an apple of paradise, and the locals say: "Whoever ever tried rambutan, he extended his life." It is believed that he gives youth and beauty, energy and joy. Therefore, he is so loved in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, where he comes from, in fact. Its name in translation from Malaysian is “hairy”, and even to many it is known mainly as “hairy fruit”. What does rambutan look like? A photo of him will help you make out that in appearance it is something like a chestnut, only in a different color: from yellow to dark red. Under the skin is a very delicate jelly-like mass of white color, almost transparent. In the middle, the fruit has a seed, which is edible, but is most often taken out when consumed. It has a specific taste and can cause poisoning in large quantities. Without it, the pulp is very pleasant, fragrant and sweet.
Benefits of Paradise Fruit
It is the "heart" of rambutan (its white part) that contains many useful substances: vitamins of group B, C, iron, calcium and phosphorus, nicotinic acid. Also in its composition (albeit in smaller quantities) there is sodium, potassium, manganese, zinc. The pulp of rambutan is rich in proteins and carbohydrates, and most importantly - dietary fiber. Regularly eating the fruits of this fruit, you can significantly improve digestion and cleanse the body of harmful substances.
Eat rambutan properly
How to eat rambutan in his homeland? It is added to various sauces, jams, jellies and marmalade are cooked from it, and added to drinks and ice cream. But it is tasty and just like that, in its raw form. All that is needed is to gently cut the peel with a knife and remove the tender flesh. It is best to remove the bone, then it will be even tastier. Rambutan is a fruit that can be eaten endlessly. So good he is. However, buying it in reserve is not worth it, since it is stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
Choosing the perfect rambutan
Going to the market, find out for yourself a few rules that should be followed when buying. What should be the most delicious, ripe and fragrant rambutan? The fruit should have a rich red color, and its hairs at the ends should be greenish. If you see that the color is too dark, then, most likely, this rambutan has already oversized - it is better not to take it. Also avoid light, yellowish fruits - they can be unripe, and therefore acidic and hard.
Rambutan dessert
Want to make an exotic dessert? Here is a recipe for a gentle fruit cream. Cut the pulp of rambutan and pineapple into cubes and put in a saucepan, pour the whipping cream there and add a little butter. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Then cool, whisk in a blender with a little strawberry jam and put in the refrigerator. Serve with any berries. This dessert is very summer, tender and light. Bon Appetit.