Far East Fruit Salad

Bypass the usual low-fat or fat-free versions of cookies or sweets, and satisfy that sweet tooth with an exotic take on a fresh fruit course: the Far East Fruit Salad. A medley of starfruit, kumquats and lychees features a multitude of flavors, providing a refreshing finish to the meal which is sure to satisfy those with the heaviest of sweettooths. The exotic fruits can also be substituted with apple and orange slices or fresh berries for a more traditional approach.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  star fruit
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 8  ounces lychees
• 2  tablespoons caster sugar
• 8  kumquats
• 1  tablespoon Pernod
• 2  kiwi fruits
• 1  mango

Directions

1. Trim along the lengths of all the points on the star fruit, slice thinly and remove any pips with the point of a knife. Peel and stone the lychees. Slice the kumquats. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit. Peel, stone and chop the mango.
2. Mix together all the fruits in a bowl. Sprinkle over the lime juice, sugar and Pernod and stir well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.