Here is a guide to some of the most exotic fruits in East Asia for you to seek next time you’re visiting that exuberant region.

Rambutan

The Indonesian Rambutan fruit means ‘hairy’, named after the furry forest of hair-like strands that protrude from the fruit’s leathery skin. On the inside, the white flesh tastes a little like grapes.

Jackfruit

Jackfruit is the largest fruit grown on a tree in the world. The skin is hard and scaly, but the flesh within gives off a scent similar to pineapple or banana.

Durian

Often considered the “King of Fruits” in southeast Asia, the durian is renowned for having a peculiarly pungent aroma. Notoriously divisive, some find the fruit sweet and fragrant while others consider it overpowering and unpleasant.

Longan

Known as “Dragon’s Eyes” in Chinese because it resembles a red eye-ball, the longan fruit is commonly found in Asian deserts, soups and snacks.

Langsat

Langsat are grown from a tree in the mahogany family, and loosely resemble grapes in both flavour and appearance.

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Cozido à Portuguesa 

Made of slowly boiled meat, different vegetables and enchidos (sausages), this dish is an absolute favorite. Every city has its own variations, so in Algave they use sweet potato and mint, but in Minho they use chicken, while some recipes from Trás-os-Montes have three different types of sausages. However, most the recognizable cozido comes from São Miguel Island. 

Sopa da pedra 

According to legend, in the village of Almerim a homeless monk had nothing to eat, so he took a stone, cleaned it and started boiling it. As the villagers saw him, as a sigh of good will they all added something in the pot, like beans, meat and potatoes. When the soup was done, the humble monk invited everyone in the village to join him for dinner, after he previously took the stone out of course.   

Cataplana de Mariso 

If you like sea food, this is a dish you’d like to try. Cataplana is actually a seafood stew served with rice or chips and is traditionally made in Algarve. 

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Here is a guide to some of the most exotic fruits in East Asia for you to seek next time you’re visiting that exuberant region.

Rambutan

The Indonesian Rambutan fruit means ‘hairy’, named after the furry forest of hair-like strands that protrude from the fruit’s leathery skin. On the inside, the white flesh tastes a little like grapes.

Jackfruit

Jackfruit is the largest fruit grown on a tree in the world. The skin is hard and scaly, but the flesh within gives off a scent similar to pineapple or banana.

Durian

Often considered the “King of Fruits” in southeast Asia, the durian is renowned for having a peculiarly pungent aroma. Notoriously divisive, some find the fruit sweet and fragrant while others consider it overpowering and unpleasant.

Longan

Known as “Dragon’s Eyes” in Chinese because it resembles a red eye-ball, the longan fruit is commonly found in Asian deserts, soups and snacks.

Langsat

Langsat are grown from a tree in the mahogany family, and loosely resemble grapes in both flavour and appearance.

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Cozido à Portuguesa 

Made of slowly boiled meat, different vegetables and enchidos (sausages), this dish is an absolute favorite. Every city has its own variations, so in Algave they use sweet potato and mint, but in Minho they use chicken, while some recipes from Trás-os-Montes have three different types of sausages. However, most the recognizable cozido comes from São Miguel Island. 

Sopa da pedra 

According to legend, in the village of Almerim a homeless monk had nothing to eat, so he took a stone, cleaned it and started boiling it. As the villagers saw him, as a sigh of good will they all added something in the pot, like beans, meat and potatoes. When the soup was done, the humble monk invited everyone in the village to join him for dinner, after he previously took the stone out of course.   

Cataplana de Mariso 

If you like sea food, this is a dish you’d like to try. Cataplana is actually a seafood stew served with rice or chips and is traditionally made in Algarve. 

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