Useful Tips for Lychee

Pick a ripe lychee—look for one that's firm but gives a little when squeezed, with a mostly smooth skin. If it's brown or leaking, skip it. Peel from the stem end. The skin should come off easily, but if it's tough, use your fingernail or a knife to start a slit. Peel over a bowl to catch the juice. Squeeze or tear off the rest of the skin. The white, juicy flesh inside is what you want. Toss the skin—it's not edible. Gently pull apart the flesh and remove the big brown seed. The seed is slightly toxic, so don't eat it. Enjoy the lychee as is, or toss it into salads, stuff it, or even freeze for a sorbet-like treat. Fresh lychee is so much better than canned—trust me! #LycheeLover #FruitTips #TropicalFruit #Food