2. #1 Dragon Fruit
In the range of exotic fruit and vegetables, none is
quite as unusual as the dragon fruit. Everything
from the color of the fruit, shocking, super bright
pink, and spiky looking exterior, says you are in for
a surprise. It is surprisingly delicious and healthy
too.
#2 Watermelon Radish
Massive in size and full of color, the
watermelon radish looks like a work of art.
And it is just as tasty as it is visually
appealing. White skinned, with a light
green exterior, the fruit is sweet and juicy.
In addition to its tender flesh, the delicacy
has a bright red heart to boot.
3. #3 Cherimoya – Custard Apple
At first glance, the cherimoya might not seem too appealing.
But let not its simple looks fool you! On the inside, this cool
fruit packs up juicy goodness.
You might never have enough of its creamy and custard-like
texture. It tastes like a blend of strawberry, pineapple and
banana. Native to South America, the fruit is now available in
lots of other warm climates due to its preference for sunny
exposure.
#4 Snake Fruit – Thai Salacca Salak
Known as the snake fruit because of its scaly skin, the
Salak, or Salacca Zalacca, is a tropical fruit popularly
found in South East Asia. If you have never set eyes on
the fruit before, the white fleshy interior might come as a
bit of a surprise.
But its juicy and delicious taste will have you asking for
more as soon as your senses register the delight. It is for
good reason that it is considered among the best palm
fruits to eat raw.
4. #5 Buddha’s Hand Citron
Featuring a distinct shape that informs the name, Buddha’s
hand citron is a great ornamental plant for your backyard
garden. Set to add a sense of intrigue, mystery and amazing
flair to your space, this fruit will have everyone begging for
a closer look.
Each fruit sports long fingerlike protrusions curled
upwards, to form yellow hands all over the tree. Apart from
being a delicious treat when eaten whole, it also works
perfectly in cocktails.
#6 Glass Gem Corn
When it comes to visual appeal, no
unusual vegetables come close to the
glass gem corn. From their looks, it is
easy to see the inspiration behind the
name!
Its legendary beauty hails from the rare
combination of colors and transluscent
appearance that makes it seem glasslike.
5. #9 Red Noodle Yard Long Beans
When it comes to interesting vegetables from around
the world, these are among the most uncommon ones
yet. They are also one of the tastiest bean varieties on
the planet, not to mention their high visual appeal. A
sweet, earthy flavor makes them stand out whether
sautéed or cooked in any other way.
#10 Blue Watermelon
The blue watermelon breaks every rule in
the book and is a great way to get
everyone’s attention. Considering that
even blueberries are purple, this bright
blue watermelon is one of the rarest fruits
ever. Fortunately, you can create your
own mini garden of these unique plants.
