Words by Choithrams
Date 03.09.20
  1. Longan grows in tropical areas, with dry autumns and frost-free winters. The majority of globally consumed longan originates from Southeast Asia.
  2. Longan has a pleasant, sweet taste and can be eaten in fruit salads, ice creams, smoothies, cocktails and syrups.
  3. Longan is commonly associated with lychee, which is similar in structure but more aromatic in taste.
  4. The Longan tree can reach 20-23 feet in height. It has a roundish crown and a corky bark.
  5. The longan, which means “dragon eye” in Cantonese, got its name from the fact that it resembles an eyeball when it is shelled.
  6. Fresh, dried and canned longan is often used for the preparation of various sweet and savoury dishes.

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