Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus), also known as pitaya (pitahaya)
is an incredibly delicious tropical fruit. I find it to be more aromatic
and slightly sweeter than the white flesh variety.
Dragon fruit is rich in:
- vitamin C
- B vitamins, especially B1
- minerals, especially calcium, iron and phosphorus
- fiber
- polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially Omega-3 and Omega-6 present in seeds
- lycopene
- anthocyanins.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe dragon fruits
Method:
- Wash and peel the dragon fruit. Note: the skin is rather thick and leathery. You will have to use sharp pairing knife. Cut off the top to expose the fruit flesh just a bit. Once you see the flesh you can easily peel the skin off as if you peeled an orange.
- Cut the dragon fruit into slices that are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the fruit slices on the dehydrator trays and dehydrate for about 12 hours at 112-115°F. You may need to dehydrate for a bit longer if the chips are not fry enough.
- When ready, enjoy in good company!
To store, place the chips in an airtight jar. Keep in a dry and dark place.
Tip: You may want to sprinkle sliced fruit with a little pink Himalayan salt. Salt is known to enhance the taste.
In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique
Dominique Allmon©2016