{"id":51,"date":"2008-06-16T15:03:24","date_gmt":"2008-06-16T05:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/202.60.70.40\/~australi\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2014-10-29T17:20:29","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T07:20:29","slug":"longan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australiantropicalfoods.com\/index.php\/exotic-fruits\/longan\/","title":{"rendered":"Longan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australiantropicalfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/longan.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4122\" title=\"longan\" src=\"https:\/\/australiantropicalfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/longan.gif\" alt=\"longan\" width=\"200\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/australiantropicalfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/longan.gif 200w, https:\/\/australiantropicalfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/longan-150x124.gif 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>LONGAN<\/span><br \/>\nDimocarpus longan<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Other names:<\/span> Dragon\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Intro:<\/span> Longan is a close relative of the rambutan and lychee. Chinese immigrants brought longan seeds into Far North Queensland. In Chinese medicine they are used to relieve stress, boost the immune system, enrich the blood and increase vigour. Longans are reputed to cause good fortune for all who are lucky enough to enjoy them.<br \/>\n<span class=\"subhead\">History: <\/span>Originated in China or in the area between Burma and India.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Shape:<\/span> Round to oval.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Weight\/size:<\/span> About 3cm in diameter.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Colour: <\/span>The skin is golden brown, thin and leathery, and peels to reveal a translucent pulp enclosing a single, round, black, shiny seed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Taste:<\/span> Sweet and aromatic with musky overtones.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Buying\/storage: <\/span>Choose fruits that are firm. To open simply squeeze at the stalk end and the flesh should pop out. Fresh fruit can be stored in refrigerator wrapped in plastic for five to seven days and may be kept a room temperature for two or three days. Can also be frozen, or dried.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Preparing\/serving:<\/span> Being easy to peel, it makes an unusual and quick addition to a salad. Add a bunch to a<br \/>\nfruit platter for novelty and colour contrast.<\/p>\n<p>Longans have a fresh distinctive taste and can be used to &#8220;cut the palate&#8221; like a sorbet. Their delicious burst of sweet juice, followed by a slightly spicy aftertaste, makes Longans go a long way with ice-cream. For something special, combine with other fruit and a couple of tablespoons of Grand Marnier. The characteristic musky flavour of the longan also complements savoury foods. Add to your favourite<br \/>\nstir-fry.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"subhead\">Variety: <\/span>Biew Kiew, Kohala, Chompoo, Homestead.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"name\">\u201cLongans have a fresh distinctive taste and can be used to \u2018cut the palate\u2019 like a sorbet\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONGAN Dimocarpus longan Other names: Dragon\u2019s eye. Intro: Longan is a close relative of the rambutan and lychee. Chinese immigrants brought longan seeds into Far North Queensland. In Chinese medicine they are used to relieve stress, boost the immune system, enrich the blood and increase vigour. 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