How to Eat Yellow Dragon Fruit

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Learn how to eat yellow dragon fruit so you can enjoy the sweet and mild taste of this popular exotic fruit.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: World

Keyword: yellow dragon fruit, yellow pitahaya, yellow pitaya

Servings: servings

Calories: 50kcal

Author: TipBuzz

Using a sharp knife, cut the dragon fruit in half lengthwise down the middle. You will now have two pieces.
Slide a spoon in between the skin and the flesh (like you might do for an avocado or kiwi). Scoop out the flesh and repeat for the other half. Optional: reserve the skin for serving.
Chop the flesh into cubes or slice it widthwise into long chunks as you like.
Arrange in the reserved skin and garnish with optional mint sprigs. Alternately, use as directed in recipes.

Many people prefer the taste of chilled dragon fruit, so you may wish to store it in the refrigerator prior to serving.
Yield: 1 yellow dragon fruit yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of cut fruit.
Uses: Cut dragon fruit is an excellent addition to smoothies and fruit salads, pairing well with other tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple.
Storage: Cut dragon fruit can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day or frozen for up to 3 months. While the texture will deteriorate during freezing and thawing, it will still be suitable for smoothies.