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Star fruit ⚖

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The star fruit is an exotic fruit of great ornamental value, carefully selected by Le Delas for the uniformity of its ridges and the lustre of its skin. When cut crosswise, it reveals its perfect five-pointed star shape, making it a chef's favourite for creating striking plate presentations. Its flesh, both crisp and juicy, offers a subtly tangy and refreshing flavour, ideal for adding a touch of tartness to a tasting menu. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Decoration and culinary styling: Its main use lies in the presentation of desserts, exotic fruit salads or frosted fruit platters. A single star-shaped slice is enough to add a striking, high-end touch to a creation. ► Culinary applications: Beyond decoration, star fruit can be poached in a light syrup, incorporated into chutneys to accompany white meats, or used in mixology to garnish sophisticated cocktail glasses. ► Preparation: Wash the fruit thoroughly and remove any browned ends from the ribs using a paring knife. The skin is edible, allowing for quick, waste-free cutting when serving. ► Storage: Store in a positive-temperature cold room. It is advisable to monitor the colour: a golden-yellow fruit is fully ripe and should be used quickly, whilst a greener fruit can be kept for a few more days at room temperature to allow it to ripen fully. Location in store: Atelier Fruits Legumes
a piece ≃ 50 g