Star quality

Carambola

Noshing & Sipping by Theresa Regli

There is perhaps no fruit as showy as the carambola. Commonly known as star fruit, the carambola has five angled ribs protruding from its center, meaning that slices are perfectly star-shaped. The three-to-five-inch-long citrus fruit grows in tropical climates like the Caribbean and South America. When buying, keep in mind that the sweetest fruit are yellow-green and slightly brown at the tips; pure-green carambola are prettier to look at but much more tart. Carambola cost anywhere from 40 to 75 cents each at most produce shops and some supermarkets.

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