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How to Eat a Rambutan

Learn how to peel and eat fresh rambutans as a snack. You can also slice them and add to smoothies, salads, ice cream, and various desserts or even use them in savory dishes.
Prep Time1 minute
Total Time1 minute
Course: Snack
Cuisine: asian
Keyword: eating fresh rambutans, how to open a rambutan
Author: Jovita | Yummy Addiction

Ingredients

  • Fresh rambutans

Instructions

  • Use your fingernail or a sharp knife to pierce the rambutan's outer skin. Once you’ve broken through the skin, you can squeeze out the edible part of the fruit.
  • If you do want to remove the seed, make a small incision so you can then scoop this out with a spoon. Alternatively, just eat the flesh around the inner seed before discarding it. 
  • That's it! Now you can enjoy your rambutan. Don't worry about the membrane that's stuck to the flesh – it's perfectly edible.