Lychee fruit (Litchi chinensis) comes from China and Southeastern Asia, they have been consumed there for over 4000 years. The exotic Lychee fruit is from the soapberry family. They grow on evergreen trees that can grow up to 30 feet tall. They are loaded with several Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium which help keep your heart healthy. Epicatechin and Rustin which also improve heart health also can reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes.
Lychee fruit have a sweet and flowery flavor, and are usually eaten over ice, ice cream or sherbet and can be turned into juice. The outside of the Lychee is pink-red, and the skin has a leathery texture and a seed in the center of the fruit, that must be removed before eating. The Lychee fruit is smooth and has a white fleshy texture on the inside and is very tasty.
There are so many ways to prepare and use Lychees in foods. Here are a few recipes you might be interested in looking up on the internet: Chocolate Lychees, Lychee sherbet, Stuffed Lychee, Pinapple Lychee Haupia, Lychee-ginger granita, creamy strawberry Lychee popsicles, and Valentines Day Isfahan Style Pink Raspberry Lychee Pavlova.
My personal experience and first time being introduced to Lychee fruit was in July 1997 when my Grandmother, Mother and I were in Long Beach walking downtown when suddenly my Grandmother had to use the restroom. We came upon this Chinese restaurant and asked if she could use the restroom. The owner of the restaurant said only if we buy something off the menu. We had just finished eating not too long before. So we searched for the least expensive item on the menu, and there it was, Lychee fruit $2.99. So we asked for 3 forks and after Grandma finished in the restroom, we started to enjoy this wonderful treat and that is the day I feel in love with Lychee fruit.
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