star fruit
The star fruit tree is very familiar to the Vietnamese people because it has been associated with the country for a long time. The filling is also a familiar image in Vietnamese fairy tales that have entered the minds of generations of old with the legend of “eating a filling of 1 tael of gold”.
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Indeed, star fruit really brings gold to the country and people in this tropical region. The fruit is yellow or green, with 5 segments, sometimes 6. If the fruit is cut in two, each notch will appear star-shaped, so the fruit is called “star fruit”.
There are two types of star fruit: sweet and sour. Sweet star fruit is usually light green in color, and the fruit size is relatively small. Meanwhile, star fruit has darker leaves, when ripe, has a deep yellow color.
How to eat
Star fruit may be strange to some foreigners. For ease of understanding, you can imagine the taste of star fruit as a combination of papaya, orange and grapefruit; Others say that star fruit has a taste of pineapple combined with lemon. In general, it has a sweet and slightly sour taste, can be eaten immediately after slicing, but can also be added to other dishes and drinks. Note that yellow star fruit will be sweeter than green star fruit.
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Where is star fruit grown in Vietnam?
Star fruit is a tropical and subtropical plant. It likes sunlight, but needs enough moisture. These plants are not picky about soil, but the most suitable type of soil must be moist and well-drained. The star fruit tree is suitable for growing in the home garden, or growing in pots for decoration. It can also be placed in front of Vietnamese houses or cafes, restaurants for feng shui purposes. In Vietnam, star fruit is planted scatteredly in many provinces and cities throughout the country, with the characteristics of being a fruit tree and also used as an ornamental.
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Benefits of star fruit
As the golden cup fruit, star fruit is rich in nutrients, especially fiber and vitamin C. Nutritionists recommend eating fiber-rich foods like star fruit to aid digestion. In addition, it contains many healthy nutrients but has very few calories. Therefore, star fruit is the ideal choice for those who want to lose weight. Not only that, this tropical fruit is rich in potassium, which plays an important role in maintaining heart health and regulating blood pressure in the body. However, eating star fruit will supplement vitamin A for the body, and at the same time support and enhance your eyesight.
Dishes from star fruit
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Star fruit is a popular snack of Vietnamese people. You can prepare many dishes with the sweet and sour taste of star fruit such as sour soup, broth for vermicelli or sweet desserts such as jam, juice and tea. These are delicious, nutritious dishes that bring a lot of health benefits.
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