Exotic Chinese Fruit Bowl B1

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, icy presentation of sweet and tangy Asian fruits served on a bed of crushed ice.
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Exotic Chinese Fruit Bowl B1

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 47.0

Description

This Exotic Chinese Fruit Bowl is a visually stunning and refreshingly simple dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of seasonal fruits. Featuring a vibrant mix of kumquats, lychees, loquats, and mandarin oranges, each bite offers a burst of flavor and juicy texture. The addition of pineapple chunks and bright red candied cherries adds both color and a touch of nostalgia. Served over a mound of finely crushed ice, this dish is perfect for warm summer gatherings or as a light, palate-cleansing end to a heavier meal. It requires no cooking, just careful preparation and artistic arrangement, making it an elegant yet effortless choice for entertaining.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash all fruits thoroughly under cold water. Peel and halve the kumquats, peeling the lychees and loquats if necessary, and segment the mandarin oranges.
  2. Cut the peeled fruits and mandarin segments into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Place the finely crushed ice into a large, shallow serving bowl and pack it down tightly to create a solid base.
  4. Invert the bowl of packed ice onto a colorful platter or silver serving tray.
  5. Gently lift the bowl away, leaving a mound of ice on the platter.
  6. Using your finger or a small spoon, create small indentations in the ice mound to hold the fruit pieces.
  7. Skewer each piece of fruit with a toothpick and press it firmly into the prepared indentations, arranging them in a colorful, decorative pattern.
  8. Serve immediately while the ice is still frozen to maintain the presentation and temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 47.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, fruit, dessert, kumquats, lychees, loquats, mandarin, pineapple, cherries, crushed ice, exotic, refreshing, cold, vegan, summer, bowl, sweet, tangy, easy, no-cook
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