Rambutan (Ngo)

Rambutan (Ngo)

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Pink and hairy in appearance, the rambutan's skin can be squeezed open by hand or cut with a knife. Inside is a juicy, pale-coloured fruit and a large seed. Cheap and plentiful while in season.

Season: May to October


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