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A
relative of the lychee and rambutan, this special fruit
has a sweet, delicate flavour. Longons grow extensively
in northern Thailand in the Chiang Mai area, especially
from June to August. Squeezed between the thumb and
forefinger, the shell is removed to reveal a delicious
juicy meat.
Season: June~August
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One
of the great fruits of Thailand with a special reputation
all its own. There are many varieties which when ripe,
can be halved and eaten with a spoon. Many feel the
best way to enjoy mango is with sticky rice and coconut
milk – a popular Thai dessert. Others prefer to
eat half ripened mango, by dipping the crunchy slices
in sugar. The juice from the mango is deliciously refreshing.
Season: March~June
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The
Mangosteen is a very special fruit not well known outside
Thailand. Contained in its round, deep purple shell is
a delicate, flavourful white fruit which is eaten in sections.
The number of sections varies, but is the same as the
number of “petals” which appear on the bottom
of the outside shell. The juice from this fruit has a
delicious, distinctive flavour.
Season: May~September
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This delicious fruit is available most of the year, but
is at its best during the hot season from March to June.
Oval is shape, the fruit is cut lengthwise to remove the
small black seeds in the middle. When ripe, the soft dark
orange colored meat is full of flavour. This like to shred
unripe papaya and mix it with lemon juice, chillies, peanuts
and dried shrimp to create a spicy “som tam”
salad, a real favourite.
Season: All year round
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Thailand
is one of the largest producers of this flavourful juicy
fruit which is best planted in sandy seacoast soil. The
pineapple grows year round, not on a tree as some people
expect, but on a low plant. Pineapple is a versatile fruit
used for desserts, drinks and savoury dishes.
Season: All year round |
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