Lychee

noun | Tree from Asia whose fruit is edible; This fruit, with white flesh and a honey-like taste

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Banana

Lychee

Blueberry

The lychee, with its sweet and fragrant flavor, is a tropical fruit native to the Guangdong and Fujian regions in China, where it has been cultivated for over 2000 years. Today, its cultivation has expanded to other tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, Madagascar, and Florida in the United States.

 

Lychee thrives in a humid climate with a short dry season, which is crucial for flowering and fruiting. Lychee trees can reach a height of 15 to 20 meters. The lychee harvest takes place in late spring or early summer, depending on the region.

Did you know,

In certain regions of India, the consumption of unripe lychees on an empty stomach has been associated with cases of acute encephalopathy A condition that can cause brain inflammations and severe symptoms in children. . Research has revealed that these unripe fruits contain high levels of hypoglycin A and methylene cyclopropyl-glycine toxins, which can cause acute hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood sugar levels. leading to encephalopathy if consumed on an empty stomach. This phenomenon has highlighted the importance of awareness of food safety and appropriate consumption practices.

Ingredients





Recipe

  1. Remove the seeds
  2. Add 1/2 cup of water and mix until smooth
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of agar agar / gelatin powder
  4. Cook until boiling
  5. Keep in the refrigerator until set
  6. Cut into cubes and set aside
  7. Cut the seedless lychees into 5 pieces
  8. Blend until smooth
  9. Strain
  10. Add 1 & ½ cups of water, ¼ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of agar agar / gelatin powder, and a pinch of salt
  11. Cook until boiling
  12. Pour the mixture into disposable cups
  13. Wait for 2 minutes
  14. Place the prepared jelly cubes
  15. Keep in the refrigerator until set