Star Fruit
Matthew Brugh
Classification
The star fruit is an exotic fruit its a citrus fruit. As you see in the picture to the right the star fruit truly looks like a star.The real name for a star fruit tho is a carambola. This fruit is a very good soure of vitamin C.
This fruit is a very good soure of vitamin C. Also it only as 31 calories in one raw star fruit. Also high in fiber.
.
star fruit
this is a recipe for star fruit just raw this is how its usually eatin.
star fruit in orange mango sauce
- Place the star fruit (count out 3 slices per person) in a pot on the stove. Add the orange juice. Stir well and turn heat to high until juice begins to boil. Then turn down to medium.
- Allow to simmer for 10 minutes, or until star fruit has softened enough to easily cut into with a spoon. Now and then you can gently move the slices around and turn them over so they all get cooked more or less equally. Remove any more brown seeds that may loosen and surface.
- While star fruit is cooking, place the mango fruit in a food processor, mini chopper, or blender. Process or blend until it is smooth and pureed. Set aside.
- When star fruit is nearly done, adding the sugar/sweetener and stir to dissolve. Remove pot from heat.
- Add the mango puree, stirring well to incorporate. Do a taste-test for sweetness, adding more sugar if needed (how sweet it is will depend on the ripeness of the fruit/juice you're using). If it happens to be too sweet for your taste, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or a little more orange juice.
- When you're happy with the taste, portion out 3 star fruit slices per bowl with enough sauce to surround the fruit (it should still be warm from the pot). Top each bowl with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds or cherry pieces. Then drizzle over some coconut milk and serve! This dessert is also excellent when given a final topping of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. ENJOY!
Star fruit chicken rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 teaspoons mashed garlic
6 medium star fruit
1 cup heavy cream
salt, black pepper and paprika to taste
minced cilantro leaves for garnish
4 cups cooked rice
4 pounds cooked chicken breast, deboned, cut into bite size pieces
In a medium pan, heat olive oil. Saute red bell pepper, scallions, garlic and star fruit over medium low heat until tender about 8 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook over medium low heat for 8 minutes. In a large cooking pot, combine this mixture with the rice and chicken and heat until serving temperature about 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander.
common cooking methods
usually the star fruit is eatin raw or put in to something like a sauce, juice or smoothie.
intrseting facts
Well as you see the star fruit gets its name from the shape of the fruit. Another name for a star fruit is a Carambola.Has the texture of an apple and a grape. And star fruits dont need to be peeled or seeded itcan be eaten raw ( well if you like eating seeds i geuss)