What Is Dragon fruit and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about dragon fruit and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 2 recipes to cook tonight.
- In Chinese:
- 火龙果
- British (UK) term:
- Dragon fruit
- en français:
- fruit du dragon
- en español:
- fruta del dragón
Recipes using dragon fruit
There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Dragonfruit Crème (Dessert)
A creamy dessert combining coconut, dragon fruit and cashew nuts. Dragon fruit is a rich source of antioxidants and fibre, cashews deliver heart-protective monosaturated fats, while the fat contained in coconut meat has been shown to exhibit anti-microbial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Coconuts also contain lauric acid (found most abundantly in mothers’ milk) which is an important immune system booster. Despite its bad reputation, coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils available.
Dragonfruit & Coconut Smoothie
This tropical fruit is not only beautiful to look at, but is also highly nutritious. It contains significant amounts of heart-healthy fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C and has been shown to keep blood glucose levels stable. Chia seeds provide a boost of omega-3 fatty acids.
