The 14-Step (Illustrated) Process for Consuming a Star Fruit

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   Consume starfruits that have a yellow rind. Star fruit that is ready to eat has a firm texture and bright yellow skin. [1]

   • A sweeter fruit is one with a more yellow skin. The best star fruit is yellow with a little brown around the edges.
   • About 28 calories can be found in one star fruit. Additionally, it's a great way to get some hydration, as well as some nutrients like vitamin C, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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   Slice the star fruit in half and enjoy it on its own. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, then cut each half into six equal, star-shaped pieces, each about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch (6 mm) thick. 35-mm to 1 (27 centimeters) a smidgen of a width [2]

   • Before slicing, make sure the fruit has been thoroughly cleaned. Scrub it with your fingers and run it under water to get rid of any loosened dirt that may have settled into the cracks.
   • You don't have to worry about removing the skin or the seeds before devouring a star fruit.
   • It is not necessary to mix star fruit with anything else to enjoy it.

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   If you prefer not to eat the skin and seeds, feel free to do so. [3] Though the star fruit can be eaten from stem to stern, its brown edges and seeds are best trimmed off for a more attractive presentation.

   • Scrub the fruit with your fingers to remove any dirt, then rinse it under cool running water.
   • Keep one hand firmly on the star fruit. It can be held in one hand, or the bottom can be braced against a counter or cutting board.
   • Start by cutting the star fruit in half with a sharp, smooth kitchen knife. You should make your incision right at the start of the green or brown edge, and then slice thinly to remove just the discolored part.
   • Chop off the ends Trim 0.5 inches (1 Trim 11 inches (27 cm) from both ends of the star fruit, discarding the sharp green and brown ends.
   • Slice the star fruit thinly, between 1/4 and 1/2 an inch (6 mm) using a sharp knife. 35-mm to 1 slice (approximately 27 cm) Make star shapes by cutting across the thickest part of the fruit.
   • You can get rid of the star fruit's seeds by poking a knife through the fruit's center.

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   If your kidneys aren't working properly, you should stay away from star fruit. Those with healthy kidneys are able to avoid exposure to the neurotoxin found in the fruit, but those with damaged kidneys will be at risk. [4]

   • If you eat a star fruit and begin to feel ill, you should seek medical attention immediately. Sleeplessness, twitching muscles, nausea, vomiting, numbness, tremors, or a decrease in muscle strength and endurance, and mental fogginess are all possible outcomes. After eating the fruit, people often experience these symptoms anywhere from 30 minutes to 14 hours later. In extreme cases, star fruit poisoning has even been known to be fatal.

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   Toss some star fruit into your next fruit salad. Mix star fruit slices with other tropical fruits for a vibrant dish with contrasting sweet and sour notes.

   • Banana, strawberry, kiwi, mango, pineapple, papaya, grapes, and citrus fruits are all good companions for star fruit.
   • Add a new flavor dimension by gently tossing the fruit salad with a citrus vinaigrette, orange glaze, honey, or fruit cocktail syrup.
   • Add some shredded coconut for a truly exotic touch to your fruit salad.

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   Add star fruit to salads with greens. Add some visual interest to your boring green salad by throwing in some star fruit.

   • Use only a few ingredients in the salad like romaine lettuce, chives, sweet bell pepper, and avocado. Avoid the usual suspects in a garden salad, like carrots, cucumbers, and shredded cheddar cheese.
   • Use a mild vinaigrette dressing, such as a lemon vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette, or Italian vinaigrette. Star fruit is also delicious with tangy French dressings.

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   Make a statement with a star fruit garnish. Sliced star fruit is a delicious addition to any meal's garnish lineup.

   • Sliced star fruit is a great addition to the top of ice cream or cakes with a tropical flavor.
   • Star fruit slices make beautiful garnishes for tropical dishes like teriyaki-marinated chicken.
   • Make a small hole in a star fruit and use it to decorate the rim of a cocktail glass.

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   Incorporate star fruit into your next baked good. Star fruit can be used in a variety of baked goods, such as fruit bread or upside-down cake. [5]

   • Blend together 2 cups (500 ml) flour, 1 1/2 tsp (7 2 teaspoons (60 ml) of sugar, 12 teaspoon (2 5 ml) salt To a creamed mixture of 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, 1 cup (250 ml) sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp (5 ml) white wine, and 2 cups (500 ml) mashed star fruit, add this. Mix in 1 cup (250 ml) of chopped coconut and bake in a standard loaf pan at 350 F (177 C) for 50 minutes.
   • Put 3–4 sliced star fruits in the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23-cm) cake pan. Bake the star-shaped star fruit slices in a standard yellow cake batter or a spice cake batter. To serve, flip the cake over onto a serving platter.

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   You can serve star fruit with any type of meat or fish. Star fruit complements the flavor of many different kinds of fish and seafood, including chicken and duck.

   • Fresh slices of star fruit are a great finishing touch for chicken fried rice, tropical chicken stir-fry, or chicken stir-fry with an Asian twist.
   • Cube the star fruit and sprinkle it over your favorite salad.
   • Whether grilled or raw, star fruit is a delicious accompaniment to grilled chicken, tuna steaks, prawns, or duck.

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   Make star fruit jelly. Combine sugar and tropical fruit juice with chopped star fruit and cook it on the stove. Star fruit can be prepared as either a jam (using smaller pieces and more liquid) or a chutney (using larger pieces and less liquid).

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   Concoct a refreshing smoothie with flavors of the tropics. Create a thick, fruity drink by blending star fruit with other tropical fruits and juice.

   • Mix together two cups (500 ml) ice cubes, one diced mango, three cups (750 ml) orange juice, half a teaspoon (0.5 Mix 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey with 0.25 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon. Toss in some fresh fruit, like pineapple, strawberries, or bananas, if you'd like.

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   Prepare a drink based on star fruit. For a tasty cocktail, combine star fruit puree with fruit liqueur and rum.

   • Mix 1 star fruit with a quarter cup (60 ml) of orange liqueur, half a cup (125 ml) of rum, a full cup (250 ml) of orange juice, and a few ice cubes in a blender. Use star fruit as a garnish.

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   Get some star fruit juice and make a refreshing drink. Drinks made from pureed star fruit and simple fruit juices or water don't need any added alcohol.

   • You can make a refreshing star fruit drink by combining 1 pound (450 grams) of star fruit, 1 thumb of ginger, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of lime juice, 4 cups (1000 milliliters) of water, and sugar or honey to taste. Serve the juice after straining it.
   • To make a non-alcoholic star fruit spritzer, simply add carbonated water to the mixture.

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   Finished

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