| Star fruit is a five pointed fruit, which is also known as | | | | - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
| a carambola. This fruit ranges in flavor from slightly | | | | - 2 sliced cloves garlic |
| sweet to sour and tart. The more yellow a star fruit is, | | | | - 1/2 inch piece peeled, sliced ginger |
| the sweeter its flavor will be. The fruit are delicate and | | | | - Shells from 4 1/2 cups shrimp |
| bruise easily so be careful with them. | | | | - 1 lb finely sliced red snapper fillets |
| You can use them in soup recipes, salad recipes and | | | | - 2 sliced Thai chili peppers |
| to make tarts or curries. Because of their attractive | | | | - 2 peeled, sliced shallots |
| star shape when you slice them across the middle, | | | | - 2 thinly sliced star fruits |
| star fruit are often used as a garnish. You can slice | | | | - 1 stalk lemongrass |
| and saute star fruit as a simple side dish or add a few | | | | - 1 halved lime |
| slices to a meat or fish and vegetable stir fry for color | | | | - 10 cups water |
| and flavor. | | | | - Salt and black pepper, to taste |
| The fruit is not a very sweet fruit, which means it is | | | | - Cilantro leaves, for garnish |
| ideal to use in savory recipes when you want a | | | | How to make it: |
| semi-sweet flavor. Of course, you can use | | | | Heat the oil over a high heat in a big pot and add the |
| strawberries, apples and other sweet fruits in savory | | | | shells of the shrimp. Cook them for a couple of |
| recipes too but the tart, slightly sour flavor of star fruit | | | | minutes, stirring all the time. Add the garlic, ginger, and |
| makes it ideal for using in recipes where you want just | | | | shallots and cook for a few more minutes, or until the |
| a hint of sweetness or fruity flavor. | | | | shrimp shells are golden brown. Add the water, |
| This fruit has been grown for centuries throughout | | | | tomatoes, chilies, and lemongrass and bring the mixture |
| southeast Asia but it is a relatively recent addition to | | | | to a boil. |
| western cuisine. When shopping for star fruit, you | | | | Turn down the heat and simmer the soup uncovered |
| should choose one, which is bright yellow, firm to the | | | | until it is reduced by half. This will take about an hour. |
| touch and fragrant. | | | | Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Add salt and |
| Recipe for Red Snapper Soup with Star Fruit | | | | pepper to taste. |
| This recipe makes enough to serve six people and the | | | | Heat the broth to a simmer then add the red snapper |
| combination of fish with star fruit is amazing. Chilies, | | | | and star fruit slices. Squeeze the lime juice into the |
| lemongrass, garlic, ginger and other ingredients | | | | soup, and then add the lime to the pot. Let the soup |
| complement the overall flavor of this tasty dish and | | | | simmer until the fish is cooked. This will only take a |
| this soup recipe is elegant enough to serve at a dinner | | | | couple of minutes. Remove the lime shells and serve |
| party or formal gathering. | | | | the soup with the cilantro leaves scattered over it for |
| You will need: | | | | garnish. |
| - 2 chopped tomatoes | | | | |