Biting into a juicy and citrusy piece of starfruit is like sipping a very light lemonade. The fruit can be used to make amazing salads because of its crisp texture and is too often overlooked by people who other treasure the flavor and aromas of Asia.
To discover this interesting fruit, look for ten elongated yellow green cylinders up to five inches (13 cm) in length with five prominent ridges along its length which turns yellow as it ripens. There are two main types of starfruit grown in Asia. The tiny variety called belimbing is about the thickness and length of a finger, and is very sour and commonly used to flavor fish and shrimp dishes. The larger variety is eaten as a table fruit or added to light salads, especially in Malaysia.Starfruit is enjoyed as a desert fruit, used to make juice or in salads, with star-shape slices scattered beautifully among the other fruit and vegetable pieces. The star-shaped slices also make a decorative garnish. Starfruit juice is best served with a dash of fresh lime juice. Rich in vitamin C and A, it is believed to be a good cure for hangovers.
Starfruit Juice
