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Litchi/ Lichees/ Lychees (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
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China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Available in the Summer months. |
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This extra sugary succulent fruit with a small brown seed
originated in China. A special monograph was written on the
litchis by Ts'ai Hsiang way back in 1059. It came to India via
Bengal in the 18th Century.
In Chinese cookery Litchi is often served with meat or fish.
But the fleshy fruit also enhances a lot of salads. Shelled
Litchis served with vanilla ice cream is an easy dessert. A good source of
vitamin C and phosphorus, Litchis are excellent eaten fresh or sun-dried as
"Lychee nuts".
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