Rambutan

Here’s a little edible strangeling that needs no recipe: rambutan. Closely related to lychee fruit, rambutan is a red or yellow fruit with a bristly skin and sweet flesh. Rambutan is said to have originated in Southeast Asia and its name translates to mean “hairy” which describes its shell. If you want to taste a rambutan for yourself, try an Asian market nearby. Or, if you have no luck with the markets, you can order the tropical fruit online at a place like www.exoticfruitmarket.com.

To eat a rambutan, split the shell in half and pull it away from the flesh. The inside will look something like a peeled grape, which holds a large seed in the middle.

Happy adventuring!