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Longan
The fruit of Dimocarpus longan, a translucent aril around a dark glossy seed, inside a thin tan shell. It is a close relative of lychee.
Origin
A tree of southern China and Southeast Asia.
Flavour
Sweet, musky, and milder than lychee.
How to use it
Peel and eat the aril fresh, or poach tinned longans in desserts.
Storage
Refrigerate fresh fruit. Eat it soon. Tinned fruit follows the can.
Recipes using it
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