In English, it’s known as a rambutan.
But in Thai it’s called a ngoh (which is the best transliteration I can find for it…). You pronounce the ng in the back of your throat, and then make a short, clipped “awe” kind of “oh” sound. You follow?
It may look like a round, fuzzy caterpillar, but when you unwrap it…
There’s a fleshy, delicate fruit inside!
If you’ve ever had lychee, it tastes like that, but a little crispier.
(Side note: If you’ve ever had St. Germaine liquor, have you ever noticed it smells like fresh lychees?)
Do, however, watch out for the seed…
Whether you call it a rambutan or ngoh, I call it a recipe for a great afternoon…
Those things are crazy looking! A wonderful combination of contrasts!! I love the picture with the wine bottle it looks like a great afternoon!!
I'd never heard of them before. Thanks for sharing!
Huh, I never thought of rambutan as tasting like lychee before…I really like the first and really don't like the latter. They're a really "fun" fruit, aren't they?
And, uh, was it necessary for me to use the word "really" three times in that short little comment??