Dragon Fruit

The fruit I will be reviewing is the "Dragon Fruit". There is a story that goes with this fruit and will tell you how it got its name. According to the legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons. During a battle when the dragon would breathe fire the last thing to come out would be the fruit. After the dragon is slain the fruit is collected and presented to the Emperor as a coveted treasure and indication of victory. The soldiers would then butcher the dragon and eat the flesh. It was believed that those who feasted on the flesh would be endowed with the strength and ferocity of the dragon and that they too would be coveted by the Emperor. In present time dragon fruit grows from a orchid cactus and does not look that appetizing on the outside. But on the inside the fruit can be white, red or magenta . The ones in Vietnam are white and have a milky texture. Its taste a little bit like a kiwi. Here is a picture of it when it is cut and it looks delicious.