Today, we're going to talk about one of my most favourite exotic fruit. Rambutan is a word that means "hairy" in Indonesian, scientifically named "Nephelium lappaceum".
It is native in Southeast Asia but has been spread throughout, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Central America. You'll know when the rambutan is ripe when it's red and the hairy part is orange or yellow. It's very sweet.
The right way to eat this is you have to peel is first in order to get the rich and delicious fruit.
I've seen some people peel it with a peeler, it kinda hurts to see them to that since I know the right way to peel it.
You can peel it with your hands, you can start out by using a knife and cutting through the skin but don't cut it thoroughly, you just want where there's a hole you can grab the skin and peel.
10 amazing facts about rambutans
- Thailand is the largest producer of rambutan followed by Malaysia and Indonesia
- Rambutans comes in a spherical shape
- In Vietnam, rambutans are called "chom chom" meaning "messy hair", due to the spines that's covering the fruit's skin
- Rambutan flowers are a rich source of nectar which attracts bees, ants and flies, and is responsible for the pollination of the plant
- The oil that is extracted from the seed can be used as cooking oil, it can also be used for candles, soaps and scents
- The Dutch introduced rambutan in Southeast Asia in the 19th century
- Rambutans are related to the fruit lychee and longans
- It's rich in vitamin C, copper, water, fibre and other smaller amount of nutrients
- It can reduce cancer risk, help fight infections, may protect against heart disease and diabetes
- It promotes healthy digestion due its fibre content
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