For chef Mark Noguchi, born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, lychee signals the start of summer. "Once you start to see the lychee come out, you know summer is here," he said of the fruit, which he ...

However, like many fruits, fresh lychees also have a fairly low glycemic index, meaning they won't raise your blood sugar as much as a sugary drink or candy. Possible Health Benefits of Lychee Fruit ...

While you'd never know it from the outside, the flesh of lychees and rambutans are pretty similar, and can be mixed up if you're new to them.

This satisfying drink takes the flavor of lychee fruit, which is synonymous with Asian cuisine, and gives it a boozy, Americanized twist, amounting to an ideal fusion beverage.

When ripe, lychee can be peeled — sort of like an orange — and eaten right off the tree. Once peeled, the entire fruit will appear white and circular and features a small, dark-colored pit.

For chef Mark Noguchi, born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, lychee signals the start of summer. "Once you start to see the lychee come out, you know summer is here," he said of the fruit, which he ...