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Litchi

Litchi chinensis Allergen-Free
Litchi

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Sapindaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Late Spring, Summer
  • Source Litchi fruit

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Litchi ?

A tropical fruit native to China, known for its sweet, juicy, translucent flesh and floral aroma.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Litchi ?

Le/La/L'Litchi a un goût sweet, floral, slightly tart avec des arômes floral, perfumed, fruity.

Taste
Sweet, Floral, Slightly Tart
Texture
Juicy, Firm, Translucent
Aroma
Floral, Perfumed, Fruity
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 100g (approx 10 fruit)
Calories66 kcal
Total Fat0.44 g
Saturated Fat0.09 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.83 g
Total Carbohydrate16.53 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars15.23 g
Calcium5 mg
Iron0.31 mg
Potassium171 mg

Le secret du chef

To easily peel a litchi, gently press the fruit between your palms until the skin cracks, then peel it away.

Substituts & Proportions pour Litchi

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Litchi est Rambutan, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.

Substituts pour Litchi avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Rambutan Meilleur 1:1 Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.
Longan 1:1 Good for flavor, texture, and size, but less vibrant color.
Grapes (green) 1:1 (sliced) For a juicy, sweet, and slightly tart bite; lacks floral notes.
Canned Lychee 1:1 Convenient, but often sweeter and softer due to syrup.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Litchi

  1. Choose firm, blemish-free fruit with a vibrant red or pinkish peel.
  2. Avoid cracked or leaking fruit.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Litchi ?

  • Coconut
  • Lime
  • Mint
  • Rose
  • Ginger
  • White Chocolate
  • Seafood
  • Chicken
  • Pork.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Litchi ?

Sweet, Floral, Slightly Tart Floral, Perfumed, Fruity

Quel est un bon substitut pour Litchi ?

Le meilleur substitut est Rambutan (1:1). Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.

Comment choisir et conserver le Litchi ?

Choose firm, blemish-free fruit with a vibrant red or pinkish peel. Avoid cracked or leaking fruit.

Ingrédients Fruit associés

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