Food Experience: Dragon Fruit

Also known as Pitaya, this fruit grows on several tropical species of cactus native to Central & South America.  I found dried Dragon Fruit at Trader Joe’s.  Dried Dragon Fruit is kind of like a fruit rollup – similar consistentency, but a more gorgeous color, milder flavor, and enhanced texture because of the many small seeds inside the fruit.  I’ve not had Pitaya prepared in any other way, though I’m very curious to try.  Until I do, I’ll enjoy noshing on the dried version.