This exotic fruit is a great unknown in our country. Just venture to try to find a true culinary delight.
Lychees come from the lowland provinces of Kwangtung and Fukien, located in southern China. Its cultivation was extended during the passage of the years through neighboring areas of Southeast Asia and nearby islands. Currently, it is cultivated in northern India, Indochina, Thailand, Formosa, southern Japan northwestern Australia, East Africa, Hawaii, Brazil, Florida and other subtropical regions. They are also known as Chinese plums and are considered one of the most delicious fruits there for flavor and texture. Sweet and easy to eat (in China, for example, take dried), just split them in half and remove the central bone. In European countries is not well known and comes to market imported. In fact, in some cities is hard to find in the market, and can only be purchased in stores and Asian restaurants.
Nutritional properties
has a very high water content and is rich in carbohydrates, but because it is low in fat and protein, its caloric value is not very high. Highlights its contribution of vitamin C, a staple in the formation of collagen, bones, teeth, red blood cells, the absorption of iron from food, and resistance to infection. Also appear, although in smaller proportion, other water soluble B group vitamins, like folic acid. Regarding the group of minerals, provides potassium, responsible for transmission of nerve impulses and essential for water balance in the cell, and magnesium which is related to the functioning of the bowel, nerves and muscles, also forming part of the bones and teeth and improving immunity. Fiber contains insignificant amounts but enough to provide it, likewise, a mild laxative effect.
Qualities fresco can be found from November to February to find their flavor exotic sweet and reminiscent of the most scented roses. It is a very small fruit, oval and completely covers the pulp a large seed that is hard, smooth and brown inedible, has an outward appearance similar to that of the arbutus. Their size ranges between 3 and 4 cm in diameter and its weight is approximately 20 grams each. What else is there to highlight their appearance is their bright red skin that is covered with small warts, but at times this key turns yellow. Inside the flesh is very juicy and creamy.
Usually
litchi is to consume a piece of fruit more, because this way you can make much better use properties. You can also try them in salads, juices, smoothies and fruit salads. You can also discover its nuances when cooked with rice, meat and fish and even eat ice cream
or a delicious syrup. It is also possible to buy in syrup or dried (the concentration of nutrients is multiplied by three, but lost 20-50% of vitamin C).
is highly prized in China honey obtained from litchi blossoms. This exotic fruit is used in traditional medicine of China to ease his throat problems analgesic and sedative. In Thailand, for example, produce seedless varieties, although the fruits are smaller and their culture is not too widespread. In Madagascar, this produces a fruit drink called "litchel" served as an appetizer. At the time of purchase, you have to dispose of them look wrinkled, as this is a sign that the pulp is turning black and lost flavor. At room temperature, your skin dries out and becomes dark, so you should keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks. However, freezing is the best method to preserve the fruit, allowing preserve for one year.
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