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Passion Fruit

It has Brazilian origins, contains 34 calories in 100g(40z) and is a good source of dietary fibre. An egg shaped fruit which when fully ripe has a hard leathery skin which becomes wrinkled and purple-brown in colour resembling a shrivelled plum. The flesh is yellow and juicy with edible seeds and has a sweet, tropical flavour with a distintive fruity fragrance.to Serve- cut in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, to be eaten on it's own or added to a puree for ices and sorbets. When mixed with fresh cream, this is the traditional filling for Pavlova

Guava

Originating from Brazil and South Africa, It contains 62 calories per 100g(4oz)and is a rich source of vitamin C when fresh. Pear or round shaped with a yellow-green skin and pale yellow flesh which contains edible seeds, is highly scented with an aromatic, sweet-acid taste.To Serve- cut in half lengthways and scoop out flesh and seeds. These can be used to make preservatives, souffles, sorbets, purees or used in a fresh fruit salad with fresh whipped cream

Kumquat

Originating from China, where kumquats were symbols of gold and good fortune. They are closely related to citrus fruits and look like miniture oranges. The rind is thin and edible with a sweet but tart flavour. Contains 72 calories per 100g(4oz).To Serve- wash fruit and eat whole. When sliced, they make an attractive garnish and can be poached in syrup for a sweet flan served with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.

Mango

A fruit native to Far Eastern countries, contains 59 calories per 100g(4oz) and rich in vitamins A and C. 100g(4oz) provides the full recommended daily intake of vitamin C. It is a fragrent fruit with yellow-green to dark crimson coloured skin. The flesh is yellow with a distinctive flavour similar to apricot and pineappleTo Serve- slice lengthways either side of the large flat stone on the centre. Mango is delicious in fruit salads, with parma ham, in mousses and sorbets or eaten on its own.

Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry)

Named after New Zealand's native bird because of its furry brown skin. One kiwi fruit contains more than 1 day's recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for an adult(30mg) and 35 calories. A fruit with a refreshing tangy flavour with a bright green flesh pitted with small edible black seeds. It is a very acid fruit, which contains an enzyme that dissolves aspic and gelatine, so should not be used in recipes containing those ingredients. To Serve- can be peeled and cut into slices or wedges and used in fruit salads and decorating cakes and desserts. Also goes well with most meat and fish dishes.

Tamarillo (Tree Tomotoes)

Originating from South America and often called tree tomotoes as they come from the same family as tomotoes and taste very similar. A tamarillo provides more vitamin C than the average orange and contains 18 calories per average fruit. It is shaped like an egg with a hard red or yellow skin, the yellow ones often being sweeter than the red. The flesh is juicy with many small edible seeds. To Serve- peel and eat raw either on its own or in a fruit salad. May be grilled for a garnish to meat or fish or the puree makes a delicious ice cream as well as a tasty accompaniment to cooked chicken.

Paw Paw (Papaya)

Originating from South America and Brazil. An excellent source of Vitamin A and C and containing 45 calories per 100g(4oz). A pear shaped fruit which when ripe has a yellow-orange skin, a pink-orange flesh and dark inedible seeds. The flavour is similar to peaches and apricots. To Serve- cut in half lenthways and scoop out the seeds. Cut into wedges or slices or use in mousses, fools and fresh fruit salads.

Lychee
Lychees originated from China and were considered a symbol of love and romance by the Chinese for centuries. Fresh Lychees contain 64 calories per 100g(4oz) and are rich in Vitamin C. A round fruit with brittle reddish-brown skin and translucent, pearly-white flesh with a firm but jelly-like consistency and faintly prefumed flavour. Contains a hard inedible brown seed. To Serve- peel away the shell to reveal the flesh inside, discard stone. Use in exotic fruit salads, poach in a sugar syrup or use in Chinese sweet and sour dishes.

Star Fruit (Carambola)
A yellow-green fluted fruit from SE Asia, with a thin waxy skin which changes to yellow as it matures. Has a bitter-sweet flavour.To Serve- wash, top and tail and slice the fruit to form star shapes, removing the seeds from the slices. Can be added to fruit salads and make attractive garnishes to sweet and savoury dishes

Tanzanian Curried Chicken-Banana Soup

Piquant, sweet, aromatic, and succulent all at once--this is a wonderful soup, reflective of the hot African sun of its origin. Serve hot to 4 people as a filling meal, with a frosty drink on the side to offset the red hot pepper.

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