Name: Asian fruit salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 litre (4 cups) water; 1 cup grated palm sugar; 1 vanilla bean; 2 centimetre piece fresh ginger, finely chopped; 3 star anise; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime rind; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh vietnamese mint; 2 large_piece mangoes, coarsely chopped; 3 star fruit, thinly sliced; 2 large_piece oranges, segmented; 1 large_piece pineapple, coarsely chopped; 1 medium_piece papaya, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (about 6 medium); 12 rambutans, halved; 12 lychees, halved

Asian fruit salad

Skip to Recipe

Serves 8

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

Ingredients

1 litre (4 cups) water

1 cup grated palm sugar

1 vanilla bean

2 centimetre piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

3 star anise

1 tablespoon finely grated lime rind

1/3 cup lime juice

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh vietnamese mint

2 large_piece mangoes, coarsely chopped

3 star fruit, thinly sliced

2 large_piece oranges, segmented

1 large_piece pineapple, coarsely chopped

1 medium_piece papaya, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (about 6 medium)

12 rambutans, halved

12 lychees, halved

Method

1.In medium saucepan over high heat, stir water and sugar until sugar dissolves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer without stirring, uncovered, 5 minutes.

2.Split vanilla bean in half lengthways; scrape seeds into pan. Add pod, ginger and star anise; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until syrup thickens. Discard pod; cool to room temperature. Stir in rind, juice and mint.

3.In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour syrup over fruit; stir gently to combine. Refrigerate fruit salad, covered, until cold.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Share this post

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

BONUS Elizabeth Arden gift