Preserved Star Fruit Aka Five Finger Or Carambola Recipes

PRESERVING STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Method 1: Cut off rough edges. Chop into chunks. Puree. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Place into airtight freezer bag, label and date. Use as needed in the future.
• Method 2: Cut off rough edges. Slice (thickness you desire). Lay out on a pan in 1 layer. Sprinkle a little sugar on top. Place pan in freeezer til solid. Place into an airtight freezer bag, label and date. Use as desired in the future.

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) AND GINGER DRINK

Steps:

• Trim the ends and edges of the star fruit.
• Blend star fruit and ginger with water and lime juice then strain (or not, I don't). Add sugar and serve chilled.

STAR FRUIT JAM

Steps:

• Trim the winged edges from the carambola fruit and place in a saucepan.
• Add water and boil until tender[approx 15 minutes].
• Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and boil until the jam sets.
• Pour into sterilsed jars and seal.

BROILED STAR FRUIT IN GINGER

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and coriander.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add honey and stir until dissolved.
• Strain liquid and allow to cool.
• Slice the star fruit into 8 slices.
• Place star fruit on a baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar over them.
• Broil until the sugar bubbles and starts to brown.
• Place stars into individual bowls, 4 each.
• Ladle the gingered broth into each and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Combine orange peel, orange marmalade, oil, thyme, coriander, red pepper and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Peel and quarter grapefruit and kiwi.
• Pit and quarter nectarines. Cut star fruit into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Thread fruits on 4 metal skewers.
• Grill chicken directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink, turning once.
• During the last 8 minutes of grilling place fruit skewers directly over medium heat. Brush fruit and chicken with the marmalade mixture often. Turn fruit once.
• While the chicken and fruit are grilling prepare some rice for a great side dish. Or to add even more of the islands to your meal you could use couscous as a great side dish choice.

STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA) AND CHICKEN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium pan, heat olive oil. Saute red bell pepper, scallions, garlic and star fruit over medium low heat until tender about 8 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook over medium low heat for 8 minutes.
• In a large cooking pot, combine this mixture with the rice and chicken. Heat until serving temperature about 5 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander.

PORK SCALOPPINIS WITH STAR FRUIT (CARAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°F
• Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat. Cook pork about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer cutlets to a serving dish and set aside in oven.
• In same pan, cook star fruit 1 minute per side. Set aside in oven.
• Add broth, orange juice and cream to saucepan; cook until reduced by half.
• Add coriander and orange peel.
• Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over meat and garnish with star fruit.
• Serve with rice and zucchini, if desired.