Way 1: Eating Star Fruit Raw
Wash thoroughly, then use a knife to peel off the five (or six) hard edges. Note: Only peel off the thin, hard edges. Slice into thin star-shaped pieces and enjoy. If the star fruit tastes too tart or sour, dip it in brown sugar for enhanced flavor.
Method 2: Stewed Starfruit with Egg and Milk
Our experts note that eggs and milk offer excellent beauty benefits, and starfruit is highly nutritious. This stewed dish is ideal for skin care and beauty maintenance—perfect for those who stay up late! The preparation is straightforward.
Ingredients: 1 starfruit (edges trimmed, seeds removed, cut into small pieces), 2 eggs, 250ml milk, sugar to taste.
Method:
(1) Place starfruit pieces, milk, and sugar in a pot. Simmer over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. Cooking the starfruit with the milk infuses the milk broth with its aroma.
(2) Strain the milk mixture. Add beaten eggs to the strained milk, mix well, then strain again to remove foam and any undissolved egg whites.
(3) Add the starfruit chunks. Cover with a plate and steam over high heat until set. Voilà! A bowl of visually appealing, aromatic, and delicious Steamed Egg Custard with Starfruit is ready.
Way 3 to Enjoy Starfruit:Candied Starfruit
Starfruit can also be candied. Not only is it delicious, but its adorable star shape, coated in crispy candied syrup, is a delight to behold. It appears especially crystal clear and translucent in sunlight.
Ingredients: 2 starfruits, 1 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour), 5 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar syrup (or maltose).
Method:
(1) Wash the starfruit, remove the hard edges, and cut into thick chunks.
(2) Mix the self-rising flour with 3/4 cup water to form a batter. Coat the starfruit chunks thoroughly in the batter.
(3) Remove the battered starfruit pieces and deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
(4) Heat a small amount of oil over low heat. Combine the sugar, maltose, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until thick and syrupy, then remove from heat. The mixture becomes a caramel syrup.
(5) Dip the fried starfruit pieces into the warm caramel syrup to coat evenly.
(4) In a small amount of oil over low heat, simmer sugar, corn syrup, and ½ cup water until thick and nearly gelatinous. Remove from heat—this becomes the syrup.
(5) Add the fried starfruit pieces and toss to coat evenly. Your starfruit with sugar threads is ready!
Starfruit Recipe 4: Starfruit Buns
This starfruit preparation is exceptionally unique, requiring slightly more meticulous technique, but it's absolutely beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients: 150g bread flour, 30g cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast, 80ml lukewarm water, 20g butter, 2 tbsp sugar,1/3 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons milk powder. 2 starfruits, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon butter (optional), 1 teaspoon egg white, 25g powdered sugar.
Method:
(1) Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake starfruit on middle rack for about 15 minutes.
(2) Remove seeds from starfruit and cut into small pieces. Blend until smooth. Add sugar, cornstarch, and butter. Mix well and bring to a boil. Let cool to make the starfruit filling.
(3) After primary fermentation, divide dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten slightly and press a well into the center to form a hollow.
(4) After 30 minutes of proofing, fill the indentations with the filling, brush with egg-sugar glaze, and bake.
(5) Mix powdered sugar with egg white until smooth. Transfer to a small plastic bag and pipe fine threads over the baked buns for decoration. Star Fruit Recipe #5:Starfruit Tea
Starfruit isn't just for savory dishes—it makes wonderful tea too!
Ingredients: 2 starfruits, 1/2 pound granulated sugar, black tea to taste.
Method:
(1) Peel off the hard edges of the starfruit and slice into star-shaped pieces. Set aside.
(2) Toss the starfruit slices with sugar and marinate. Seal and let sit for one week.adjust sugar quantity to taste.
(3) Boil the pickling liquid with the preserved starfruit slices, then air-dry the slices for later use.
(4) Brew black tea, add 4-5 starfruit slices. This creates a rich, distinctive blend of black tea and starfruit aromas.