Longans
Fruit
Fruit bowl
Longan is also known as Lamyai. Longan contains a round, shiny black kernel with white spot on the underside. Longan means 'dragon eyes' in Chinese referring to the seed. The thin reddish-brown skin is less rigid than that of the lychee. The flesh is whitish and sweet. The flavour is somewhat similar to that of mango.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Store longans at room temperature, for example on the fruit bowl. They will keep for about 1 week.
Avoid storing them in the fridge, as they will quickly lose their flavour.
You can also freeze longans in a sealable container or bag.
Preparing
You can either peel the fruit or break it open by gently pressing on the skin. As well as the skin, remove the stone, which you cannot eat.
Storage times
Fruit bowl: 7 days
Freezer: 12 months
Preparation times
None, you usually eat the fruit raw.
Cleaning longans
See preparing.
Information
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Cultivation
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Longans taste
Availability
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