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Dehydrated Starfruit (Dried Starfruit for Drink Garnishes)

Lindsey Neumayer
This dehydrated starfruit recipe is perfect for stepping up your garnish game using the tropical and strikingly beautiful carambola fruit, also known as starfruit! It's an easy way to use starfruit that's sure to impress all of your guests!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Dehydrating Time 15 hours
Total Time 15 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktails, Garnish
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Servings 36
Calories 0.03 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 small dehydrator
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 3 whole starfruit medium-sized, about 200 g in weight

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the starfruit, removing any dirt or impurities.
  • If desired, you can remove the outer ribs of the fruit, which are the darker brown “threads” along the outside of the fruit’s points.
  • Slice each fruit in 1/4 inch slices. You may also wish to pop out the seeds using a toothpick prior to dehydrating.
  • Arrange the starfruit on your dehydrator trays. Leave a bit of room between each slice, and don’t allow them to overlap or touch excessively as they could stick together.
  • Dry in your dehydrator at 100 - 125ºF (38 - 52ºC) for about 15 hours.
  • Check to be sure your starfruit is completely dried. Allow it to cool to room temperature for a few hours, still closed in the dehydrator.
  • Once cooled, transfer to an airtight storage container.
  • Store your dehydrated starfruit in a cool dark place, out of direct sunlight and any area where moisture can get into the jar.

Notes

Preparation Notes:

If desired, you can remove the outer ribs of the fruit, which are the darker brown “threads” along the outside of the fruit’s points. I also like to pop the seeds out using a toothpick prior to dehydrating.
Slice the fruit a little thicker than you think you’ll need to. Starfruit is very high in water content, so the slices will shrink significantly in the dehydrator!

Storage Notes:

Make sure your starfruit slices are completely dried AND cooled before storing. Storing the warm fruit can lead to condensation, which can spoil the fruit.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 0.03kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.001gSodium: 0.002mgPotassium: 0.1mgFiber: 0.002gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 0.003mg
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Keyword: dehydrated, dried, drink garnish, starfruit