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Anyone here a fan of tropical fruits?

Posted on 7/17/23 at 2:56 pm
Posted by PeteRose
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Posted on 7/17/23 at 2:56 pm
I just had a nice haul. These were around $53. That's pretty cheap considering how expensive these can get.



jackfruit


thai bananas. I'm going to fry these


passion fruit. I've seen these $2 each at Whole Foods. I got 13 for $7.50


rambutan


longan


starfruit. I got 9 for $7


green mango


They also had some mangosteen that I almost pulled the trigger on.
Posted by jatilen
Member since May 2020
13608 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 2:58 pm to
Jackfruit is so underrated
This post was edited on 7/17/23 at 2:59 pm
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
18352 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 2:59 pm to
quote:

thai bananas


Are these the same as "apple bananas"?
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
27902 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:01 pm to
I had a rambutan for the first time at an outdoor market a few weeks ago. I asked what they were and the guy was nice enough to open one and give it to me. Very interesting fruit.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19537 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:02 pm to
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passion fruit. I've seen these $2 each at Whole Foods. I got 13 for $7.50


Damn I just paid $20 for like 5 of them from Ideal Market

I've been on the search for Lucuma in BR
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83162 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:04 pm to
Passionfruit is my #1 fruit of all time. I love it. The passionfruit mousse at Cocha downtown is the best dessert in the city IMO.

quote:

rambutan


Had this one. Very odd.
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
79814 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:06 pm to
I really enjoy Passion Fruit and Ramutans
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
20333 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:08 pm to
We eat a lot of fruit at the house but mostly the standard variety of fruit found in most supermarkets.

When they are growing wild I'll run out and pick blackberries from those thorny arse vines and if I can find a tree----mulberries.

I have a peach cobbler in the oven as I type this, along with pineapple, blueberries, seedless watermelon and cherries in the fridge.



Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
21450 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:13 pm to
Love pineapples and mangoes. Have never tried any of the others.
Posted by PeteRose
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Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:15 pm to
Call and ask Hong Kong market. If they don't have them, they'll tell you when they will get news shipments in.
Posted by PeteRose
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Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

I've been on the search for Lucuma in BR


they randomly have these too. I think they go by egg fruit.
Posted by PeteRose
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Posted on 7/17/23 at 3:19 pm to
I love passion fruit smoothie. Sometimes I take the pulp and add water, sugar, and ice for a refreshing drink.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
48165 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 4:03 pm to
quote:

I had a rambutan for the first time at an outdoor market a few weeks ago. I asked what they were and the guy was nice enough to open one and give it to me. Very interesting fruit.


You need to try a mangosteen. Its my favorite weird asian fruit.
Posted by saintsfan1977
Arkansas, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
10471 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 7:38 pm to
You left out Durian.
Posted by HogBalls
Member since Nov 2014
9328 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 8:12 pm to
quote:

Durian

Posted by TomSpanks
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2005
1271 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:31 am to
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mangosteen


Any stores in BR have these?
Posted by LSUcdro
Republic of West Florida
Member since Sep 2009
11363 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:34 am to
I eat pineapple everyday
Posted by h0bnail
Member since Sep 2009
7628 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:42 am to
I had dragonfruit in China on a work trip and fell in love with it, but I've had no luck finding good ones here. I've tried a few and they've all been almost tasteless.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
48165 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:58 am to
quote:

Any stores in BR have these?


not sure I would imagine any of the asian markets would likely have them
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11889 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 2:13 pm to
Dragon fruit (not from the grocery store) is delicious
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