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How to Prepare Lychee Fruit

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Buy Some Ripe Lychees.

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Ripe & Juicy Lychee Fruit

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When buying lychees, look for pretty pink skin (not green). To see whether or not a lychee is ripe, press the skin gently with your thumb. The lychee should give a little. If it's too soft, it may be over-ripe.

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