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Fruit Lovers are Us 2009. FLU2009 – Part II

An Introduction to Thai Fruits

TROPICAL FRUITS GROWN IN THAILAND

CARAMBOLA STAR-FRUIT or “Ma Feung”
Peak season: October to December

The star-shaped carambola is not a native species but is grown throughout Thailand. Ripe star-fruit is sweet and juicy with a hint of sour making star-fruit excellent for quenching thirst. It is often served as a refreshing fruit juice. It can also be served in slices with a dry salt-and-granulated sugar dip seasoned with crushed chilli called prik kaab kleua, or with a savoury chilli dip prepared with palm sugar and fish sauce heated to a caramel-like consistency called nam pla wan.

CUSTARD APPLE or “Noi-Nha”
Peak season: June to September

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