Do you know about 'red dragon fruit' (火龍果) ? I did not; but I do know now. Actually, I had tasted the fruit; and I really like this special tropical treat in Taiwan. I have not seen this kind of fruit in the United States.
The dragon fruit actually looks like a small dragon. If you cut the fruit in half, it shows bloody red color inside the fruit. Initially, I did not have a nerve to put the fruit inside my mouth. After many Taiwanese friends' nudging, I finally given in and tried the fruit. It actually tastes really good.
The dragon fruit, in fact, has its biology and English names. The English name of the dragon fruit is 'red pitaya'; its biology name is hylocereus undatus. It is a species of cactaceae; the fruit contains various kinds of vitamin, proteins, and betacyanin, an antioxidant.
So, if you visit Taiwan next time, don't miss the Taiwanese special treat, the dragon fruit 火龍果.
Photo shows the dragon fruits on the shelf.
1 comment:
Make sure you get me some when I get there!!!
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