January 06, 2009

Orphan's Christmas '08


My favourite dessert was this one - made by Ivan from a recipe I found online. This was the only Christmas leftover I didn't mind eating!


Mango, Lychee & Passionfruit Salad
Serves 8

40 lychees, peeled, seeds removed (or 4 tins, drained)
4 mangoes, cheeks scored
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn

Passionfruit Syrup
125 ml passion fruit pulp (1/2 cup or 5 black passionfruit)
2 oranges, juice of, strained
1 lemon, juice of, strained
¾ cup caster sugar


For the syrup, pulse the passionfruit briefly in a food processor to loosen the seeds. If you have plastic blades us them so you don't cut the seeds.

Transfer to a pan with remaining ingredients and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until syrupy. Cool completely.


Place lychees and mango on a platter. Scatter with mint and drizzle with the passionfruit syrup. Serve immediately.