Friday, July 21, 2006

Hairy Fruit?



"Hmmm...it's quite colorful," I thought, as I brushed my fingers over the soft thick hairs of this foreign fruit called "Rambutan," which means "hairy fruit." I was a little hesitant to eat it. Ants like to live in it and personally I like my strawberries and pineapple. But, I dove right in after I peeled the pink layer off. Inside is a sweet and juicy white interior that was absolutely delicious! Needless to say, I didn't have to eat the hairy part! it's just the protective layer of the fruit. This is just one example of the many tropical fruits that I have never seen or eaten. So go to a foreign market and try some Rambutan!