I developed a rank, metallic taste in my mouth, always the precursor to illness. My throat felt raw, like I’d been howling. And my joints ached, skin tender to the touch. Sickness was how my body responded to anxiety. Oh god, do I ever know what this means. I came to understand ...
The single, oval seed is rather large with a papery exterior. In fact, a note for the squeamish — the taste of the translucent flesh always comes with a hint or two of the papery seed coverings. I don’t mind that at all, but some might. Rambutan and the closely related lychee are...
The taste is wonderfully sour, a bit metallic (maybe from the iron?), and complex. You can mix it with rice or spread it on a slice of bread, then top it with sliced vegetables, as I did. Dry-roasting in batches Completely dry Saute with oil Dry-roast spices All destined for blende...
Salt to taste Method: Spread a bit of oil in a flat ceramic dish and start the oven at 250ºF (if you have 4 hours) or 300ºF (if you have 3). Meanwhile halve the tomatoes and remove the stem. Place them cut side up in the dish, as crowded as you can, so they hold eac...