We finally found the best way to open lychees without getting them everywhere

We force, we press, we scratch our fingers… And then we end up piercing the shell and putting juice everywhere. Although they are delicious, fresh lychees are not always easy to open. However, it is a delicious fruit, which deserves to be eaten more often. Fortunately, there is an unstoppable technique for opening them cleanly, without getting them everywhere. Something to enjoy in all simplicity. Here’s how to do it.

To remove this little jagged skin, all you need to do is find the weak point in the hull. And this would be located at the level of the stem, at the top of the fruit. Then simply exert light pressure with your fingers to crack it and then be able to remove it easily. If you’re not at home and don’t want to get your hands dirty, the easiest way is to get a paring knife. All you have to do is make a cut and peel the skin which should offer no resistance. All you have to do is enjoy delicious lychees.

Please note that this fruit is ideal to consume in winter. Indeed, it is rich in vitamin C and thus helps fight viruses by strengthening your immune defenses.

To benefit from all its nutrients and a very sweet and slightly tangy taste, it is important to know how to choose your lychees carefully. The fruits should be the size of your thumb, and have a bright pink, slightly yellow skin. You will find them around late spring and into fall. You can also smell your fruit: a floral note should escape. Finally, you can feel the fruit: it must be soft enough to be ripe. However, avoid them being too soft.