Thailand / Tropical fruit / Longan

Thai name: Lam-yai

Scientific name: Euphoria longana L.

Season: June to August

Grown extensively in the north, especially in the Chiang Mai area, the longan is much esteemed by Thai fruit lovers, who eagerly await the annual high season from June to August when piles of the small brown fruit can be found in markets throughout the country. The crisp skin is easy to remove and the white flesh has a texture and sweetness reminiscent of litchi. Thais generally eat longan fresh at room temperature, but the canned fruit is often served over ice as a dessert.

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