Lychee Pork

Nubby-skinned lychees are iconic Chinese fruits that have become popular all over the world. Sweet, succulent and dripping with juice, they are more than a dessert fruit and are put to good use in many stir-fried and sweet-and-sour dishes. Fresh lychees can usually only be bought in season, but canned ones are universally available and make a good substitute. Indigenous to sub-tropical China and Thailand, they can grow to the size of small plums. Interestingly, some restaurants offer a simi