A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Peeled flesh is amber to brown, wrinkled and often curled or flattened. It is different from fresh longan and dried lychee.
In the kitchen
Used in sweet congee such as Fuzhou Aojiu congee, as well as sweet soups and drinks.
Sold as whole dried fruit with shell and stone, or as peeled, pitted flesh. Remove any shell and stone before eating; check the package for preparation instructions.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有桂圆干吗？
Does this dish contain Dried longan?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
