Hello all. Its been a while since I posted, but I have been very busy lately. But spring is finally here, and the weather is soo nice. But there is one not so nice aspect. That is the lack of fruit variety. Unfortunately this is the in between season, so apples are out, but its still to early for peaches, nectarines and plums, leaving the fruit lover with very little choice. But on the bright side, more exotic, tropical fruits are beginning to be placed on the shelfs. Walking through the market yesterday I found two of my favorites and wanted to share them with you. Star fruit and Dragon fruit. I dont know how many people are familiar with either fruit, and they can look quite scary at first, but they are quite delicious.
(Star Fruit)
Start fruit gets its name, obviously from its shape, when sliced it looks like a star. Taste wise they are mild and juicy. The best way to describe the flavor and texture is a cross between an apple and a grape with a smooth waxy skin, very much like the skin of a grape. When choosing the fruit you want one that is a dark yellow, as that is the color when they are ripe, otherwise they can be tart.
(Dragon Fruit)
The second fruit, Dragon fruit, is harder to find. I used to get mine at the street vendors in china town, though in summer they could be on the expensive side. But now that my store carries them I am super happy. Like the start fruit, Dragon fruit is very juicy with lots of water so good and refreshing for a hot summer day. The out side is a vibrant pink with the tips green, while the flesh inside is white with tiny black seeds, almost like a kiwi (dont let that put you off). The taste is very very mild, almost bland, so its good in a fruit salad if you have other strong flavors.
Since these fruits were staring at me today, I decided to make a Fruit salad for breakfast, and it was oh so delicious.
Dragon Star Salad
1 Dragon Fruit
1 Start fruit
Cut up both fruits and combine in a bowl. chill for a few hours if desired. enjoy!
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