As spring rolls into early summer, and you start to see people pop up on the side of the road selling brown bags for a sweet price – you know it’s time for lychee. Once you get past the alien-like exterior to the delicious fruit inside you’ll be hooked.
If you haven’t polished off the whole bag, here’s a few ways you could also try them
- Lychee Martini – Muddle fresh lychee in a martini shaken or stirred. Leave a lemon drop in the dust
- Lychee Sorbet – Light, floral, and icy—this dessert cools you off fast and tastes like paradise.
- Lychee Fruit Salad – Makes an excellent addition to any fruit salad
Supporting Maui’s Local Farmers, One Lychee at a Time
Buying local lychee helps keep smaller farms thriving during one of the most exciting fruit seasons of the year. Whether you’re getting your stash on the side of the road or chatting with growers at the farmers’ market, you’re supporting the roots of Maui’s agricultural heritage.
Lychee: Sweet, Hydrating & Vitamin-Packed
Beyond their delicious flavor, lychee are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. This is going to be an easy sell to your keiki
