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The lychee is a luxuriously leafy evergreen tree native to sub-tropical Southeast China. The spherical, pinkish-red, thin-shelled fruit have firm, translucent white flesh that encloses an elongated, dark glossy seed. The smaller the seed, the more luscious flesh there is to enjoy. The flavor of a fresh lychee is sweet and clean with the slightest hint of acidity. The texture is juicy and springy. When completely dry, the dull brown skin is more like a brittle shell, which readily cracks open to reveal dark, chewy pulp shrunk to half its original volume, but offering a concentrated, sweet flavor. In China and Thailand, fresh lychees are often added to savory dishes. |
