Tag: Longan recipes
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Longan, Mushroom and Cashew Lettuce Cups
Vegan | Serves 4 This light vegan dish uses longan in a savory mushroom filling rather than simply treating it as a dessert fruit. Crisp lettuce, earthy mushrooms, crunchy cashews and juicy longan create contrasting textures in every bite. Ingredients Filling – 1 cup (160 g) fresh longan flesh, peeled and seeded– 1 tablespoon (15…
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Longan-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Lime
Serves 4 The richness of salmon is balanced by a bright glaze made from longan, lime, ginger and soy sauce. The longan is reduced just enough to create a glossy coating while retaining its tropical character. Ingredients Salmon – 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz (170 g) each– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral cooking oil– 1/2…
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Thai Longan and Vegetable Coconut Curry
Vegan | Serves 4 This is designed to make longan the centerpiece of a completely plant-based main course. Some of the longan is blended into the curry for sweetness and body while additional pieces remain whole. Ingredients Curry – 1 1/2 cups (240 g) fresh longan flesh, peeled and seeded– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) neutral…
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Longan and Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
Serves 4 | Makes approximately 12 skewers Sweet longan provides the natural sweetness for this marinade while lemongrass, garlic, ginger and lime give the chicken a bright Southeast Asian flavor. Grilling the chicken over high heat creates caramelized edges without overpowering the delicate longan. Ingredients Chicken – 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken…
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Longan Chili Sauce
Serves 4 Crispy coconut shrimp gets a tropical twist from a fresh longan dipping sauce. The sauce combines sweet longan with lime, chili and vinegar for a bright contrast to the crunchy shrimp. Ingredients Shrimp – 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper– 1/2 cup…
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Longan-Braised Beef Short Ribs
Serves 4 Longan takes the place of some of the traditional sweetener normally used in a braising sauce. Slow cooking transforms the fruit into a rich, glossy sauce that pairs beautifully with tender beef. Ingredients Beef – 3 1/2 lb (1.6 kg) bone-in beef short ribs– 2 teaspoons kosher salt– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black…
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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…
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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–…
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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…
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🌿 Sweet Longan Ginger Dessert Soup (grandma’s recipe)
A warm, lightly sweet soup often made in many Asian households—great for relaxing evenings or when you want something gentle and nourishing. 🧺 Ingredients (Serves 3–4) 1 cup fresh longan (peeled, seeds removed)(or ¾ cup dried longan if fresh isn’t available)4 cups water3 tablespoons rock sugar (or 2½ tablespoons regular sugar)3–4 thin slices fresh ginger2…