A small tree used mainly for ornamental purposes. It is probably a native of Malaysia brought to the Caribbean by the early Chinese. The fruit ripens in November and December and are about 4 in long and 2 inches in diameter. They are 5 wings, so distinctly star-shaped in cross-section they are translucent yellow or yellow green. The fruit gives a high polish to copper and brass and remove stains.
The fruits are quite nice and juicy to eat, with a slight Tang. Pregnant women are usually warned not to consume the fruit.
Recipe
Carambola cooler
2 cups carambola
1 inch piece of ginger
4 cups cold water
½ cup sugar, according to taste
Wash fruit and ginger, cut into small pieces and blend. Strain.
Sweeten to taste.
Serve chilled.
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