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Information about Asian fruits, and the use of all types of fruit in Asian recipes.
Peach Mandarin Smoothie
Peach Mandarin Smoothie – Sweet peaches go nicely with mandarin orange in this refreshing peach smoothie.
Kiwi Smoothie
Kiwi Smoothie – sweet kiwi fruit pairs nicely with nutty flavored tahini or sesame paste in this tropical smoothie recipe.
Basic Papaya Mango Smoothie
Papaya Mango Smoothie – These tropical fruits work well in fruit smoothie recipes, and both are loaded with health benefits.
Mango Smoothie
Mango smoothie - the tart flavor of mango works well in smoothies. Mango Smoothie recipe.
Fruit Recipes
Fruit recipes. A variety of Chinese and Asian recipes using fruit, from stir-fries and fruit salads to ice cream.
Easy Fruit Salad
This simple and refreshing fruit salad is loaded with health benefits, pairing mangoes and raspberries with bananas and grapes.
Mangoes, Lychees and Mangosteen
Asian Fruit - Mangoes, Lychees, and Mangosteen - Learn how to choose and prepare these fruits, and try some recipes.
Preserved Kumquats
Preserved kumquats - Resembling a miniature orange, kumquats are a popular treat during the Chinese New Year season, as they are a symbol of prosperity for the coming year.
Lychee Granita
Lychee granita - Sweet lychee is combined with lime juice and vodka to make granita, also called ices.
Asian Fruit - Seasonal Availibility
A guide to when Asian fruits are in season.
Baked Papaya - Polynesian Eso Fafayo
Looking for a fun summer alternative to stuffed green peppers? Papayas are stuffed with ground beef and seasonings and baked in this Polynesian specialty.
Beef With Mango
Mango-Plum sauce made with mango chutney adds a savory flavor to stir-fried beef.
Blueberry Tofu Smoothie
Tart blueberry isn't a fruit normally featured in Chinese recipes, but here it combines nicely with silken tofu.
Candied Banana Fritters
Batter-covered bananas are deep-fried and coated in a syrupy glaze in this Chinese dessert.
Chicken With Peaches
Sweet peaches are combined with chicken and a tangy sauce in this simple stir-fry.
Chilled Melon Bowl
Fruits are lightly coated with a sugar syrup, packed in a melon bowl and chilled in this fun Chinese dessert recipe. (The recipe includes a photo).
Chilled Melon Fruit Salad
Here's a great dessert to impress guests - an assortment of seasonal fruits are tossed with a light sugar syrup and spooned into a half of a melon. The recipe calls for Chinese rock sugar, but you can substitute granulated sugar.
Chinese Fruit Salad
Banana, kiwi, peach, mango and fresh strawberries make up this Chinese fruit salad, sprinkled with sugar and five-spice powder.
Durian Ice Cream
The sweet flavor and thick texture of durian makes it perfect for ice cream. Use fresh durian if possible.
Eight Precious Pudding
Traditionally, this famous Chinese banquet dessert would contain eight kinds of dried candied fruits, representing eight precious stones.
Honey Pear Ham
This sweet and savory dish is popular in south-west China.
Mango Muffins
Sweet mango and coconut add flavor in this easy muffin recipe.
Mango Ice Cream Recipe
This lush tropical fruit makes a refreshing ice cream.
Mango Pudding
My article includes cooking tips and several recipes, including a low-fat Mango Pudding and Indonesian and Malaysian variations of this popular Chinese dessert.
Mango Pudding Recipe
Just need the recipe? This recipe from chef and cookbook author Stephen Wong is low in fat and includes a nutritional breakdown.
Mangoes, Lychees and Mangosteen
Learn the history of these exotic fruits, pick up preparation tips, including how to cut and score a mango.
Pineapple Chicken With Sweet and Sour Sauce
Deep-fried chicken coated with a sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple, brown sugar and vinegar.
Pineapple Fried Rice
A popular Asian dish, seasoned with curry powder.
Plums in Chinese Cooking
Along with a bit of history, my article includes a recipe for plum sauce.
Plum Sauce
A recipe for plum sauce, made with plum jam, allspice and ginger.
Pork With Lychees
Marinated boneless pork is combined with sweet lychees in this easy stir-fry dish.
Raspberry Almond Float
A twist on traditional Chinese almond float, made with lime juice and fresh raspberries.
Romantic Chocolate Fondue for Two With Asian Fruit Dippers
A romantic chocolate fondue for two with pineapple and kiwi fruit for dipping. Sponge cake also makes an excellent dipper - just break the cake into pieces and dip into the warmed chocolate.
Shrimp and Scallop Shu Mai in a Spicy Mango Sauce
A spicy mango sauce puts a flavorful twist on a traditional Shu Mai recipe.
Steamed Chinese Fruitcake
This New Year's cake is traditionally fed to the Chinese "Kitchen God," to make sure the family will have good fortune throughout the coming year.
Steamed Pears With Honey
Sweet Asian pears are filled with honey and Chinese dates and gently steamed.
Stir-fried Chicken With Mango
A good example of new-style Chinese cooking which incorporates different fresh fruits as flavorings, from cookbook author Stephen Wong. The recipe includes a nutritional breakdown.
Stir-fried Pork Tenderloin in Plum Sauce
Pork and fruit nicely compliment each other. Here pork is combined with plum.
Strawberry Chicken Stir-fry
Here is an easy recipe to help you take advantage of fresh strawberries in season.
Asian Tropical Fruit - Photo Quiz
See if you can identify the different types of tropical fruit I sampled on a trip to the Asian market.
Asian Tropical Fruit Fun
Did you know orangutans love mangoes or that durian is rumored to be an aphrodisiac? Find out more.
Calamondin Cake
Made with yellow cake mix - includes a photo of calamondin, and several other recipes, from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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