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# Dragon fruit

An exotic treat from the cactus plant

You may also have heard of dragon fruit as a ‘red pitahaya’. But red is not entirely correct in this case, the colour is actually closer to a pinkish red. They also come in yellow. Both colours are produced by a rather unusual and unexpected source: the cactus. The dragon fruit - or pitahaya- shares its rather intimidating appearance with the cactus, they both have scaly spikes. But don't hesitate to taste one: what a scrumptious sweet treat!

What exactly does dragon fruit taste like? The white or red flesh - the colour depends on the variety - is soft and mildly sweet, so ideal if you prefer less sweetness. The many black seeds that stud the flesh are edible.

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## Recipes with dragon fruit

The flesh speckled with the black seeds is highly decorative. A sliced dragon fruit makes a stunning garnish that is hard to miss. But it also adds a radiant touch to a fresh summer salad. And if you want to breathe new life into your favourite cheesecake recipe then add some EAT ME dragon fruit.

[![Pitahaya filled with prawn salad](https://www.eatme.eu/media/z02edxhe/kerst-pitahaya-gevuld-met-gamba-salade.jpg?format=webp&quality=90&v=1db0d1987900df0) Lunch, Starter 30 min. preparationDragon fruit filled with prawn salad](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/dragon-fruit-filled-with-prawn-salad)

[![Dragon fruit bavarois tartlets](https://www.eatme.eu/media/k20nxe5d/drakenfruit-drakenfruit-bavaroistaartjes.jpg?format=webp&quality=90&v=1db0d18c06f7df0) Dessert, Cakes 30 min. preparation 4 hours of waiting timeDragon fruit bavarois tartlets](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/dragon-fruit-bavarois-tartlets)

[![Blueberry bavarois](https://www.eatme.eu/media/oabpe0kr/blauwe-bessen-blauwe-bessen-bavarois.jpg?format=webp&quality=90&v=1db0d1906187050) Dessert 40 min. preparation 5 hours of waiting timeBlueberry bavarois](https://www.eatme.eu/en/recipes/blueberry-bavarois)

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## Preparation

Simple: halve the fruit vertically and slice or scoop out the flesh with a spoon. The skin is inedible.

### How to use dragon fruit in the kitchen?

- In salads
- As a snack
- In the blender

![Half pitahaya topview](https://www.eatme.eu/media/sx3hug1p/pitahaya-half-topview.png?format=webp&quality=90&v=1db0d19168a56b0)

## Storage advice

Always store dragon fruit in the fridge.

## Where does dragon fruit come from?

The cactus plants that produce the delicious red dragon fruits are found in many countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Israel, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia. It takes eighteen months for the cactus plant to start bearing fruit that can be harvested. Harvesting the fruit requires some skill. Growers cut away a piece of the branch to remove the fruit. In Vietnam, growers use artificial lighting to ensure production can continue all year round. A clever solution!

![Dragon Fruit - Where Did Dragon Fruit Come From](https://www.eatme.eu/media/wjfhvxzj/drakenfruit-waar-komt-drakenfruit-vandaan.jpg?format=webp&quality=90&v=1db0d19a250a820)

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