Thai fruits (previously Purple Mangosteen)

That's the one, I knew I would know it if the name was mentioned. Thanks.

The northeastern Thailand province of Sisaket is inviting fruit lovers and visitors to take part in its annual festival entitled Lava Durian Sisaket and ASEAN Trade Fair.
The volcanic durians of Sisaket differ from those in other areas for their soft chewy texture, light smell, and only moderately sweet taste. The fair is offering volcanic durians for 160 baht/kilo (US$ 5.00).

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The longan looks similar to the Burmese grape but not when it's cut open.

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You can virtually suck it out of the "shell" leaving the black seed behind.
 
Custard apples from the market.

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Makrut grilled with honey and cinnamon.

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It's a large kaffir lime.
 
A couple more bunches of longan - 30 bob (US$ 2.00).

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Not really fruits but papaya. Big papaya.

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I detect an imminent Som Tam.
 
Santol (krathon กระท้อน)

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Sandoricum koetjape

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Difficult to ascertain where the pith ends and the fruit begins.
 
Santol (krathon กระท้อน)
Difficult to ascertain where the pith ends and the fruit begins.

OK, I have now been given instructions on the preparation of the santol.

The fruit is peeled like a potato. What I thought was pith is actually the fruit itself. It has a very bitter-sweet taste and I could very easily become used to it. The Thais generally use it for som tam which my wife intends to make tomorrow. I shall make an effort to report later.
 
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