Rambutan is a favorite fruit in Southeast
Asia. It has a unique look. Its skin is spiky red or yellow. In the skin, there
is sweet and juicy flesh. And, in the flesh, there is a hard seed. However,
rambutan is a delicious and nutritious fruit that is packed with vitamins,
minerals, and antioxidants. In this article, I will share how to eat
rambutan including its nutritional benefits.
How to Eat Rambutan
Before eating anything, first, it must be
collected. Then it must be prepared for eating. In the end, it has to be eaten.
The same instructions apply to rambutan. If you are interested in eating
rambutan, follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Choose Ripe Rambutan
First, choose ripe rambutan. Usually, the
ripe rambutan must have a bright color and its skin must be hard but not too
hard. Besides, its spikes should not be too sharp. If the spikes are very
sharp, you will think that the fruit has not yet ripened. Apart from this, you
will choose rambutan without any cracks, bruises, or blemishes.
Step 2: Prepare the Fruit
To prepare rambutan, you should know how
to prepare rambutan or how to cut rambutan. And, for this, you will need a
sharp knife and a cutting board. After collecting them, follow the instructions
below.
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Step 3: Cut Rambutan
It is very easy to cut rambutan. Usually,
rambutan can be cut in many ways. Here is the easiest way to cut
rambutan.
1. Wash the rambutan properly with water
and make it dry with a towel.
2. Hold the rambutan in one hand and
locate the stem at the top of the fruit.
3. With a sharp knife, cut around the
fruit, including the skin.
5. After cutting the skin of the fruit,
separate the two halves by twisting them in opposite directions gently.
5. Peel the fruit or scoop out the fruit
with your fingers.
6. Discard the skin and seeds and enjoy
the delicious and juicy flesh of the rambutan.
Step 4: Enjoy the Fresh Flesh
Bite into the fruit and enjoy the flesh,
discarding the seeds.
Step 5: Add Rambutan to Smoothies, or Desserts
Blend the peeled or cut rambutan with
yogurt, bananas, and ice for a tasty smoothie. Besides, add it to fruit
salads, puddings, or cakes. Again, pair it with grilled chicken or
fish.
Nutritional Benefits of Rambutan
Rambutan is a nutritious fruit. It is packed
with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It contains calories, carbohydrates,
fiber, protein, fat, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium etc. It is also a rich
source of antioxidants. It protects cells from damage caused by free radicals.
It prevents cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the
fiber of rambutan promotes digestive health, prevents constipation, reduces
cholesterol levels, and lowers the risk of heart disease.
How to eat rambutan seeds
Rambutan seeds are not edible. So, it is
better not to eat them. But if you want to eat rambutan seeds, prepare them
properly first. To eat the seeds, you crack the outer layer with a nutcracker
or a pair of pliers. Then peel off with your fingers. Again, you can soak the
seeds in hot water for 15-20 minutes. The soaking will soften the outer layers
of the seeds. As a result, you will be able to remove the seed coat easily.
Finally, eat the inner white seeds after removing the outer layers.
How to eat a rambutan without a knife
To eat rambutan without a knife, first hold the fruit in one hand and squeeze the skin gently with the other until it cracks. Then, peel off the skin with your fingers. Inside the skin, you will find sweet and juicy flesh with a seed in the center. You can either suck the flesh from the seed or use your teeth to remove it carefully.
In conclusion, rambutan is a delicious and
nutritious fruit. It is easy to prepare and enjoy. By following the above
instructions mentioned in this article, you will be able to cut and eat the
sweet and juicy flesh of the rambutan safely and easily and get many
nutritional benefits. I think you have gathered enough experience on how to cut
rambutan and how to eat rambutan. Now collect rambutan fruit and enjoy
its juicy flesh.
Do you want to know more about eating
rambutan? If you have any questions about this, share them in the comment box
below.
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