Star Fruit
Have you tried Star Fruit lately? Many years ago Carambola/Star Fruit was generally of poor quality and with a quite tart or sour flavor. Most Americans did not like it very much. Fast forward and here we are with some amazing sweet crispy varieties. We enjoy the juicy crisp sweet flavor of Sri Kenbangan and Kary.
These are excellent grafted varieties. Star Fruit can be juiced and is even better when combined with the pulp of fresh picked Acerola. The amazing pink drink is refreshing and packed with vitamin C and loads of anti oxidants. Try some from a named variety frowing in a Florida backyard and prepare to be amazed!
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We have grafted varieties of the best Carambola trees.
The fruit is also known as Star Fruit or Five Fingers.
Fwan Tung, Sri Kembangan, Kary
The fruit is also known as Star Fruit or Five Fingers.
Fwan Tung, Sri Kembangan, Kary
CARAMBOLA SHRIMP SALAD
By Chef Michael Jordan
This chilled salad makes for a perfect entre on our hot summer days. No need to heat up the house with a hot stove. The shrimp can be made in advance and the salad assembled before lunch or dinner.
This serves as an entre for two or appetizers for four or more. It can be made in one bowl for easy clean up, and everyone can serve themselves.
1 Lb. shrimp, steamed and cooled, cut into small pieces
1 cup ( or more ) carambola
1 cup diced tomato
diced red onion to taste
diced green onion to taste
4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbs fresh lime juice
chopped cilantro
chopped parsley (Italian)
salt and pepper to taste
Black Greek olives, pitted and chopped (optional, but they add a layer of saltiness that can't be beat)
Garlic optional
Preparation
Cook, chill and chop the shrimp into bite sized pieces. Place chopped shrimp in a large serving bowl, add all the other ingredients, toss and serve. If using olives reduce the salt. If using garlic, mash it a paste in the serving bowl first, add the lime juice and olive oil, then add all the other ingredients.
Serve with couscous, cooled, or tabouleh, and crusty french bread.
And lots of dry white wine, I'm thinking a minerally bordeaux or sauvingon blanc.
Chefs' note: Grapefruit can be substituted for the carambola. Mango, too!!
www.bettersauce.com
Caution: People who have been diagnosed with kidney disease should not eat carambola (star fruit) unless their doctor says that it is safe for them to eat. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269
This serves as an entre for two or appetizers for four or more. It can be made in one bowl for easy clean up, and everyone can serve themselves.
1 Lb. shrimp, steamed and cooled, cut into small pieces
1 cup ( or more ) carambola
1 cup diced tomato
diced red onion to taste
diced green onion to taste
4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbs fresh lime juice
chopped cilantro
chopped parsley (Italian)
salt and pepper to taste
Black Greek olives, pitted and chopped (optional, but they add a layer of saltiness that can't be beat)
Garlic optional
Preparation
Cook, chill and chop the shrimp into bite sized pieces. Place chopped shrimp in a large serving bowl, add all the other ingredients, toss and serve. If using olives reduce the salt. If using garlic, mash it a paste in the serving bowl first, add the lime juice and olive oil, then add all the other ingredients.
Serve with couscous, cooled, or tabouleh, and crusty french bread.
And lots of dry white wine, I'm thinking a minerally bordeaux or sauvingon blanc.
Chefs' note: Grapefruit can be substituted for the carambola. Mango, too!!
www.bettersauce.com
Caution: People who have been diagnosed with kidney disease should not eat carambola (star fruit) unless their doctor says that it is safe for them to eat. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg269
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General Fertilizer Recommendations for Carambola Trees in the landscape. Carambola trees in the landscape are fertilized with a 10-10-10-3 or similar. Young trees: 1lb every 2 months Mature trees: 8-3-9-3 at an average rate of 3-5 lbs is applied 5 times per year. Maximum of 20 lbs per year. Do not fertilize in winter! |
