I haven’t been in Chinatown since Tribbles made an appearance on Star Trek (well, that’s not entirely true… but it has been a while). These pretty little ‘hairy’ creatures could easily be mistaken for members of the tribble family or alien Chia pets, so why are they being sold all over lower Manhattan by fruit vendors?! Because they’re fruit!
Originating in Malaysia and from the same family as lychees, Rambutan are full of vitamin C and contain iron and potassium as well. Between the hairy crazy other planetary looking skin and a large seed at the core (that is not for eating), there is a lovely white pulp that's sweet, mild and perfumed. Simply remove the hairy shell with your fingers to find the fruit. Really wonderful. Really delicious.
Dinner was great (I recommend the pea shoots), green tea ice cream can’t be beat, and there’s nothing like a little culinary adventure that’s only one brave action (and a few subway stops) away. Next time you have the opportunity to try something new, just say ‘beam me up’ and go where you may not have gone before!
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