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Longan
China, Southeast AsiaSummer (June–September)Sweet, musky, less floral than lychee
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Longan translates to 'dragon's eye' in Cantonese because the whole fruit with skin, flesh, and seed resembles an eye.
Overview
China · Summer (June–September) · fruits
Longan (dragon's eye) is a small tropical fruit similar to lychee, with thin tan-brown shell encasing translucent, juicy, sweet flesh around a dark seed. Milder and more musky than lychee.
China
Origin
Summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Sweetmuskyless floral than lycheetranslucent juicy flesh
Storage Tips
Refrigerate fresh up to 1 week. Freeze peeled for longer storage. Canned lasts years.
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How to Cook with Longan
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Eat fresh, add to fruit soups, herbal teas, desserts, and stir-fries. Canned longan is widely available.
Best Pairings
lycheecoconut milkgingerhoneymangosticky ricejasmine
Substitutes
Lychee, rambutan, langsat
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Longan
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.1
carbs
15.1
fiber
1.1
protein
1.3
calories
60
potassium
5% DV
vitamin_c
52% DV
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginChina, Southeast Asia
SeasonSummer (June–September)
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for calming and heart health.
Longan Photos
4 photos showcasing Longan in its many forms
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Longan
fruits
OriginChina
SeasonSummer (June–September)
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Sweetmuskyless floral than lycheetranslucent juicy flesh
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Pairs Well With
lycheecoconut milkgingerhoneymangosticky ricejasmine
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