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Star-shaped starfruit

Star-shaped starfruit

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Discover this delicious preparation of starfruit, infused with cardamom and topped with a layer of sugar caramel.

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Recipe from Atoj, Rotlimena (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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There are several different methods for preparing these star-shaped fruits:

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodcontainer, freezer
  • Estimated cost$0.82 $0.21 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.28
  • $0.20

Preparation

  • $0.07
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the sugar in a saucepan with thick sides, and stir constantly until it is completely dissolved.
  2. Add the water, cardamom pods, and star-shaped pieces of starfruit, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the dissolved gelatin to cold water and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and place in an oven-safe dish, then transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes.

The bill

Star-shaped starfruit

  • 1 cup of refined sugar (type American)$0.28
  • 200 ml of milk cream$0.20
  • Melt the sugar in a thick-bottomed pot, stirring constantly until it is completely dissolved.$0.07
  • Add the water, cardamom pods, and star-shaped pieces of starfruit, and simmer for 20 minutes.$0.27

Total$0.82

that's $0.21 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of refined sugar (type American)
  • 6 medium-sized starfruit, cut into star shapes
  • 1 glass of water (like Americano)
  • 200 ml of milk cream
  • 1 tablespoon (for baking) of flavorless gelatin
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • Melt the sugar in a thick-bottomed pot, stirring constantly until it is completely dissolved.
  • Add the water, cardamom pods, and star-shaped pieces of starfruit, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the dissolved gelatin to cold water and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and place in an oven-safe dish, then transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • When using, add cream (without fat) to taste.

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