Pulasan

Nephelium ramboutan-ake

fruit

A cousin of rambutan, with short, thick spines and sweeter, firmer white flesh that comes away from the pit more easily.

Origin

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The fruit is twisted between the hands to open it, no knife needed, and the flesh eaten raw; the stone and skin are not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its Malay name comes from pulas, “to twist”: it is opened by twisting it between the hands.