Sunday, May 24, 2020

How to Peel China Lychee ?

Lychee Background:

  • Lychee/ Litchi native fruit of China.
  • Listed among the "4 famous fruits of South China" (banana, pineapple, longan, lychee).
  • China emperor used to order the imperial servants to pluck it fresh & send into imperial palace for the famous, Yang Gui Fei.
  • Yang Gui Fei was highest rank for imperial consorts during her time, one of the 4 Beauties of ancient China and Lychee was her favorite fruit.
  • Her favorite lychee breed, named Feizixiao (妃子笑) – best-known in China for over 1000 years.

How to peel Lychee? 
  • used knife & tweezer to peel & extract the seed to fully enjoy the texture without mess.
  • Refer below for peeling method with peeling knife.

Recommended? : Yes
  • This fruit really deserve that fancy royal vibes.
  • It’s fleshy succulent texture, taste fragrant and surprisingly very sweet with that greenish unripe look.
  • Legit very sweet and juicy.

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