Description
Litchis are wonderfully fragrant summer fruits hidden inside a rough, pink-red shell. Peel away the skin and you’ll find juicy, translucent white flesh with a sweet, floral flavour.
They are delicious eaten fresh, but can also be used in drinks, fruit salads, desserts, syrups and sauces.
The large brown seed inside is not eaten, so remove it before using the fruit in recipes.
A little tip: Chill fresh litchis before eating. They make a beautifully refreshing snack on a hot Waterberg day.
Litchi Lemon Cooler
Ingredients
10 fresh litchis
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
500 ml cold water or sparkling water
Ice
Mint, optional
Method
Peel the litchis and remove the seeds.
Lightly crush or chop the fruit and add it to a jug.
Add the lemon or lime juice and cold water.
Leave to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then serve over ice.
Add a few fresh mint leaves if you have some.
Tammy’s tip: Don’t throw the whole litchi into a blender with the seed. The drink does not require a surprise woodworking component.
