Thai-Style Longan Chili-Lime Shrimp
Serves 4 Sweet longan, fresh lime, garlic and chili make an especially good combination with shrimp. In this recipe, some of the longan is blended into the sauce while the rest is left whole, giving every serving both longan flavor and pieces of the fruit. Ingredients Shrimp – 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral cooking oil Longan…
Longan Five-Spice Beef Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
Serves 4 This recipe takes longan in a completely different direction. Instead of making a traditional sweet reduction, ripe longan is blended with soy, rice vinegar, ginger and Chinese five-spice to create a glossy savory-sweet sauce for tender beef. Ingredients Beef – 1 1/4 lb (567 g) beef tenderloin steaks, approximately 1 1/2 inches thick- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral cooking oil- 1 teaspoon kosher salt- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Longan Five-Spice Sauce…
Longan Coconut Curry Tofu
Serves 4 Sweet longan, creamy coconut milk and fragrant Thai-inspired curry come together in this unusual vegan dish. The longan isn’t simply added as a garnish—it becomes part of the sauce, providing natural sweetness that balances the heat, acidity and savory flavors. Ingredients Crispy Tofu – 14 oz (397 g) extra-firm tofu- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral cooking oil- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt Longan…