Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Lychee ?
A tropical fruit with a rough, red skin, translucent white flesh, and a single dark seed, prized for its sweet, floral aroma.
"An ancient "emperor's fruit" from China, symbolizing love and good fortune, now a global delicacy cherished for its unique perfume."
Technical Metrics
Ideal Storage Temp
Refrigerated (up to 2 weeks)
Main Producing Region
Asia (China, India)
Vitamin C Content
High (72mg/100g)
Le secret du chef
To easily peel and pit lychees, gently squeeze the base until the skin cracks, then peel. The pit can often be pushed out whole from the wider end.
Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Lychee
- Choose fruits with bright red, unblemished skin.
- Avoid soft or cracked lychees.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Lychee ?
- Coconut
- lime
- mint
- ginger
- green tea
- vodka
- white chocolate.
Questions fréquentes
Quel goût a le Lychee ?
Sweet, floral, slightly tart, musky, reminiscent of rose and grape.
Comment choisir et conserver le Lychee ?
Choose fruits with bright red, unblemished skin. Avoid soft or cracked lychees. Store in the refrigerator.
