Carambola - Ma Feung GROW YOUR OWN - BUY SEEDS HERE
Peak season: October to December   The star-shaped Carambola is not a native species, but is grown throughout Thailand. Ripe star-fruit is sweet and juicy with a hint of sour making star-fruit excellent for quenching thirst. It is often served as a refreshing fruit juice. It can also be served in slices with a dry salt-and-granulated sugar dip seasoned with crushed chilli called prik kaab kleua, or with a savoury chilli dip prepared with palm sugar and fish sauce heated to a caramel-like consistency called nam pla wan. CLICK HERE for Large Image |