Strange fruit

John sometimes brings these funny-looking creatures home from work.  The Asian ladies in his shop leave them on his desk like presents.  They are called "rambutan," which is derived from the the Malay word meaning "hairy."  The fruit originated in Southeast Asia, but ranbutan is now cultivated in Mexico and Hawaii.


When the hairy exterior is peeled away the slippery fruit is revealed inside.

It tastes sweet and sour, kind of like a grape. Yes, you have to get over the fact it looks like a big fish eyeball.