How to Eat Yellow Pitaya
Yellow Pitaya is a popular exotic fruit with a sweet and mild taste. In this post you’ll learn about its health benefits, how to buy and how to eat yellow dragon fruit!
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 yellow dragon fruit
Instructions
- Place the dragon fruit on a clean cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, cut in half lengthwise down the middle.
- Slide a spoon in between the skin and the flesh (like you might do for an avocado or kiwi). Scoop out the flesh and repeat for the other half. Optional: reserve the skin for serving.
- Chop the flesh into chunks or slice it widthwise.
- Arrange in the reserved skin or use as directed in recipes.
Notes
- Many people prefer the taste of chilled dragon fruit, so you may wish to store it in the refrigerator.
- Uses: Cut dragon fruit is an excellent addition to smoothies and fruit salads, pairing well with other tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple.
- Storage: Cut dragon fruit can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day or frozen for up to 3 months (note the texture will soften during freezing).