Star fruit is a unique and delicious fruit, and its five-pointed star-shaped slices are even more attractive. In addition to eating it directly, there are many creative ways to eat star fruit.1. Star fruit juice
You can try cutting the star fruit into cubes and putting it into a blender. Add an appropriate amount of ice cubes or cold water. After mixing evenly, you can get a cup of fresh and refreshing star fruit juice. If you like sweetness, you can also add an appropriate amount of honey or
Star fruit is a unique and delicious fruit, and its five-pointed star-shaped slices are even more attractive. In addition to eating it directly, there are many creative ways to eat star fruit.
1. Star fruit juice
You can try to cut the star fruit into cubes, put it into a blender, add an appropriate amount of ice cubes or cold water, and stir it evenly to get a glass of refreshing star fruit juice. If you like a sweeter taste, you can add an appropriate amount of honey or white sugar to taste. Star fruit juice has a strong fruity aroma and a refreshing taste. It is a good product for cooling off and quenching thirst in summer. In addition, star fruit juice is rich in vitamin C and various minerals, which is also good for health.2. Star fruit saladWash the star fruit and cut it into thin slices, mix it with other fruits such as strawberries, kiwis, mangoes, etc., add an appropriate amount of salad dressing and mix well, and you can get a beautiful and delicious fruit salad. Star fruit salad has a rich and diverse taste and is very suitable as an appetizer or dessert after a meal.3. Star fruit ice creamMix starfruit juice with milk and whipped cream, add appropriate amount of sugar and vanilla extract, freeze and stir to make ice cream. This method allows children to taste the cool taste in the hot summer and take in more nutrients at the same time.4. Star fruit jellyFirst, add a small amount of room temperature water to the fish gelatin powder, soak for 20 minutes, and then melt it in water. After cooling, pour in the original juice of canned starfruit and stir evenly; the starfruit slices are arranged in the mold. Pour the prepared starfruit juice into the mold, the juice should cover the starfruit, and then put it in the refrigerator to freeze; after solidification, remove it from the mold.5. Starfruit stewAdd starfruit to some dishes, wash the starfruit and cut it into small pieces, put it in the pot with lean meat, ribs and other ingredients, add appropriate amount of water and seasoning, and simmer on low heat until the ingredients are cooked. Starfruit stew is not only delicious, but also has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, strengthening the spleen and appetizing, which is helpful for conditioning the body and enhancing immunity.6. Dried carambolaWash the carambolas with clean water, place them in a basket, and drain the water. Cut off the two ends and outer edges of the carambolas, and then cut the carambolas into 5 pieces along the five corners. Cut the carambolas in the middle of the cut carambolas, gently pull out the tendons, and remove the seeds. Sprinkle a little salt on the carambolas, rub them evenly, and let them stand for a few minutes to allow the carambolas to dehydrate quickly. First, boil sugar water with a ratio of 1:3 between rock sugar and water, and heat until the rock sugar is completely melted. Pour the carambolas in and immerse them completely so that the sweetness of the sugar water can enter the carambolas. Add a few drops of vinegar to prevent the sugar water from turning sandy, and cook slowly over medium heat for half an hour. When the syrup bubbles, you can turn off the heat and serve. Put the carambolas on the grill and bake at 120 degrees for 40 minutes.7. Egg and milk carambolasRemove the hard edges and cores of the carambolas, cut them into small pieces, and cook them slowly over low heat with milk and sugar, then add the beaten eggs, mix well, and steam until solidified. This way of eating not only tastes smooth and tender, but the organic acid contained in carambolas can also promote gastric juice secretion and help digestion, while eggs and milk can also provide the body with high-quality protein and calcium, which helps to strengthen bones and enhance physical strength.8. Star fruit buns
Ingredients for carambolas buns: 150g high-gluten flour, 30g low-gluten flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of dry yeast, 80ML warm water, 20g butter, 2 spoons of sugar, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 2 spoons of milk powder
Other ingredients: 2 carambolas, 2 spoons of sugar, 2 spoons of cornstarch, 1 spoon of butter (optional), 1 teaspoon of egg white, 25g of powdered sugar
Preparation method: Remove the core of the carambolas and cut them into small pieces, crush them with a blender, add sugar, cornstarch and butter, mix well and boil, let it cool down to make the carambola filling
After basic fermentation, divide the dough into 12 equal parts, flatten it slightly and make a concave shape in the middle, and ferment it for 30 minutes. Fill the concave shape with stuffing, apply egg and sugar solution and bake.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees, place it in the middle layer of the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes.
Mix the powdered sugar with egg whites, put it in a small plastic bag, and squeeze thin threads on the baked bread for decoration.
9. Carambola tea
Ingredients for starfruit tea: one pack of black tea, 15 ml of gin, 1000 grams of sugar, and 500 grams of starfruit.
Preparation method: Peel off the edges of the starfruit, slice it and marinate it with sugar. Take 4-5 pieces of marinated starfruit each time, add 3 tablespoons of original juice to water and boil, then add gin and black tea, stir and pour into a teacup and drink it hot.
Efficacy: It can promote fluid production and quench thirst, clear away heat, detoxify and stimulate appetite.
