Fruit Wave from the Tropics

Tropical fruit isn’t always about mangoes. There are a lot many exotic fruits that not only tickle your taste buds but also lend a delectable aroma to foods.
Mangoes, of course, are the undisputed leaders in the tropics. However, papayas, lychees, and tart guavas are fast catching up. Vietnamese prepare an amazing salad with green strips of mango, polygonum leaves, shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chilies and sugar.
When ripe, papayas have a soft orange texture and sweet flavor. Unripe papayas are more firm and are used as vegetables for their pronounced flavor.
Green guavas possess an excellent tart and astringent flavor. Malaysian cooks dip slices of green guava into a sticky concoction of shrimp paste, palm sugar, thick soy sauce and chilies.
Lychees are one of the tastiest tropical fruits. They make mouth-watering refreshers, martini, and juices.
Dried tropical fruits lend sophistication to any dish. A sprinkling of dried fruits not only enhances the taste but also its appearance.
So give your taste buds a tropical treat and let me know!