Longan is a fruit that is similar to lychee and is found throughout Southeast Asia.It is native to China where it is called "dragon eye"in Chinese because of its eyeball-like appearance.It has a floral,musky aroma and is used in a wide range of Asian dishes like soups, salads,sweet & sour dishes and desserts.Longan is also available in dried form where it is commonly used in regional Chinese cuisine.Longans are available for a very short season, usually mid-June to August in China.Because of this, it is very dificult to find them fresh here in the U.S.. But thet are available canned from any Asian market or you can try my Amazon store. Below is a recipe for a smoothie using this Asian fruit.
Yeild:1 Serving
Ingredients:
5 fresh or canned longan, rinsed in cold water
1/2 c coconut water or water, chilled
1/2 banana
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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