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Star fruit: great taste, looks to kill and a cinch to prepare, this fruit really is a star.(FRESH PICKED)(Brief Article)
Looking for something sweet, juicy and different in the fruit department? Star fruit--or carambola as it's also known--is just the ticket. This tropical treat has been cultivated for hundreds of years throughout Southeast Asia. Now flourishing in the warm climates of Florida and Hawaii, it's enjoying a growing audience in even the United States' not-so-balmy locales.
The golden yellow fruit gets its name from the perfect five-pointed star shape that appears when it's cut crosswise. The edible skin is shiny, thin and waxy to the touch. Choose one that is firm, golden yellow and emits a fragrant aroma.
There are two main types of star fruit: sweet (think orange meets pineapple) and tart (think lemon). Tart varieties have thinner ribs and may be a paler shade of yellow. (The two can be hard to tell apart, so ask your grocer just to be sure,) You may also find some less common white varieties that are sweet.
Even though this fruit is exotic, that doesn't mean it's complicated lust wash, cut and eat. And when it comes to cooking, star fruit ...
- Cook's Corner: Star fruit shines brightly in stir-fry.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- News wire article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Cicero, Linda November 17, 2003 700+ words
...Linda Cicero A reader with a prolific star fruit tree asked whether I had recipes for...publish it. For those unfamiliar with star fruit, also known as carambola, the flavor...better luck, but I haven't found that star fruit makes very interesting preserves. A...
- Cook's Corner: Star fruit shines brightly in stir-fry.
- News wire article from: Miami Herald (Miami, FL) November 12, 2003 700+ words
...Linda Cicero A reader with a prolific star fruit tree asked whether I had recipes for...publish it. For those unfamiliar with star fruit, also known as carambola, the flavor...better luck, but I haven't found that star fruit makes very interesting preserves. A...
- Brighten your plate with cheery yellows like pineapple, star fruit and squash.
- News wire article from: State (Columbia, SC) April 16, 2007 700+ words
...our plates, we look to pineapple, star fruit and squash as spring options. Only 1{ cups of pineapple or star fruit or 2{ cups of the crookneck yellow...For a creative flair, turn to the star fruit to entice the children in your house...
- Scallops take shape with citrusy star fruit.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) December 18, 2003 700+ words
...a nice way to acquaint yourself with star fruit, also known as carambola. When sliced...to dress up dishes for New Year's. Star fruit's skin is edible, so don't bother...scallops over ginger-flavored rice with star fruit Arugula with dried cranberries and vinaigrette...
- Scallops take shape with citrusy star fruit.(Chicago Tribune)
- News wire article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Enna, Renee December 22, 2003 700+ words
...a nice way to acquaint yourself with star fruit, also known as carambola. When sliced...to dress up dishes for New Year's. Star fruit's skin is edible, so don't bother...scallops over ginger-flavored rice with star fruit Arugula with dried cranberries and vinaigrette...
- Kidney patients get star fruit warning.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire October 27, 2003 700+ words
...Anchalee Kongrut People with kidney problems should avoid eating star fruit, ma feung, a local produce used to make fruit juice, a...reinforced an old belief that menstruating women should not eat star fruit. The study also cited a warning issued by the Kidney Foundation...
- Mix & fix: star fruit salad.(how to make a salad )
- Magazine article from: Humpty Dumpty's Magazine Maitland, Katherine July 1, 2003 700+ words
...lettuce leaves [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Knife 1 carambola (star fruit) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adult helper [ILLUSTRATION...over the salad. 6. Sprinkle the coconut on the fruit. Star Fruit is high in vitamin C and provides fiber.
- Star fruit brightens recipes.(FLORIDA WEST)(Sampler)(Recipe)(Column)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune January 15, 2003 700+ words
...1 starch, 1/2 fruit) These next two recipes are from "Tropical Fruit Cookbook" by the Caloosa Rare Fruit Exchange. Star fruit relish: Slice and remove seeds from carambolas to equal 2 cups. Chop dried figs to equal 3/4 cup and candied ginger to...
- Mix & fix: star fruit salad. (recipe)
- Magazine article from: Humpty Dumpty's Magazine Maitland, Katherine July 1, 1998 700+ words
What you do: 1. Wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place the leaves on the plate. 2. Wash the carambola. Ask an adult to slice it. 3. Place the slices on top of the lettuce leaves. 4. Peel the orange, then separate it into sections. Arrange these on the lettuce leaves. 5.
- Pretty carambola star of fruit bowl.(Final)
- Newspaper article from: Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM) August 13, 2003 700+ words
...pineapple. The tart varieties are similar to lemon...One medium-size star fruit has about 45 calories...salami and sliced star fruit. Sweeter star fruit is more suited to...decorate cakes. Tart varieties are best for cooking...
