Fruit of the Month: Rambutan

The first time I saw a rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) at the farmers' market, I did a double take and wondered aloud, "What is that?" The spiky, red fruit sat piled high on a stand like a mountain of furry orbs, and was like nothing I'd ever seen before. A friendly vendor smiled at me and told me it was called mamon chino, or "Chinese sucker.'

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023