6 Exotic Fruits That Will Amaze You

BY FOODACIOUSLY

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Tired of eating the same ol' bananas? Time to spice things up and discover 6 new amazing exotic fruits. They're so cool, unusual, and utterly delicious!

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And you can also use these exotic fruits to prepare tasty recipes. So we'll give you some yummy recipe ideas. Ready? Let's go!

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Rambutan

Its name comes from the Malay word for "hairy", which perfectly describes this cool-looking fruit. The red hard shell holds a sweet and juicy pulp, similar to a lychee.

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Tropical Rambutan Smoothie

Here's a quick smoothie you can make with rambutans, plus two other delicious tropical fruits. It's sweet, refreshing, and satisfying. Swipe up for the recipe!

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Durian

Known as the "king of fruits" in Thailand, durian is such a surprise. It tastes like a cross of bananas, almonds, and....cream cheese and chives. You never had something like it!

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Vegan Durian Cheesecake

Because durians feel and taste almost like cream cheese, why not use them to prepare a tropical vegan cheesecake? Swipe up, and we'll show you how!

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Mangosteen

There's no king without its queen. So, bow to mangosteen, the Thai "queen of fruits"! It's juicy tangerine-like segments taste like a fusion of lychee, peach, and strawberry.

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Mangosteen Smoothie

Sweet and fresh mangosteens are often used to make ice cream, sorbet, jam, and exotic desserts. But, let's start with this nice and easy silky smoothie!

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Jackfruit

This is not the green jackfruit used in vegan pulled pork. This is jackfruit at its ripest — juicy and bright yellow. And its taste is an explosion of tropical goodness. A must-try!

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Jackfruit Ice Cream

So gather ripe jackfruit and a can of coconut milk, and we'll show you to make the most delicious tropical ice cream ever. And quite a healthy too!

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Dragon Fruit

Vibrant pink skin, dragon-like green scales, and a dotted white pulp. Dragon fruit is probably the coolest fruit ever. And it's so incredibly refreshing!

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Dragon Fruit Refresher

So, let's use it in this summer refresher drink with juicy watermelon. Sure to beat the heat and keep you cool. Don't miss it!

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6

Longan

Peel the brown skin, and you'll have a juicy, grape-like fruit. The pulp holds a hard seed that looks like the pupil of an eye — hence the name "dragon eye" fruit in Chinese.

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Longan Iced Milk Tea

Refreshing and energising, iced milk tea is one of the most popular drinks in Southeast Asia. Here's our fruity spin with longan milk. A breeze to make!

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