First, place the rambutan firmly on the flat surface and hold at both ends. Slide the sharp knife along the center of the fruit, prepare to cut it in half. Cut gently on the skin but not on the pulp. Squeeze the fruit halfway around the stem to lengthen the cut. You can also use your thumb to tear the peel or even bite rambutan in half. Just keep in mind that the spines are soft and harmless, but the peel is inedible and can be a bit bitter.

Where are rambutans grown in Vietnam

As a fruit native to Southeast Asia, rambutan today is also grown in tropical climates around Vietnam. In particular, rambutan java is a common variety found in the area of Dong Nai, Ben Tre, Vinh Long; whereas the Longan rambutan is usually planted in Dong Thap, Can Tho or Tra Vinh.

Early rambutan fruit will be harvested around early May and the main season rambutan will be collected around early July each year. Therefore coming to these rambutan orchards by this time of the year, visitors can both admire the magnificent Vietnamese rural beauty, immerse themselves in nature’s scent as well as enjoy the best rambutan fruits in the best season.

Benefits of rambutans

People often warn that eating too much rambutan will increase the heat in your body. However, if you eat it in moderation, rambutan will bring you quite a lot of benefits. This fruit provides a large amount of nutrients from nature including calcium, vitamin B3, vitamins A and B9. It is these minerals and vitamins that work to support strong bones, enhance weight loss, and provide compounds with anti-parasitic properties. In addition, the juice of rambutan leaves also has a special effect, helping to nourish and supplement the scalp. On top of that, the seeds of this fruit also contain natural anti-diabetic properties.

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Food made from rambutan

This summer fruit is not only eaten as a fresh fruit, but also an ingredient for processing into delicious and nutritious dishes. A top one among those is the Vietnamese signature dessert – Che Khuc Bach which uses rambutan as a main topping.