BBQ lychees wrapped in prosciutto

Prep 20 mins | Cook 3 mins | Makes 12

12 plump lychees, peeled
75g soft blue cheese, cut into 12 cubes (about ¹⁄₂ tsp each)
12 thin slices prosciutto
Olive oil cooking spray
Extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Step 1 Cut a small slice into the flesh of each lychee and remove the seed. Fill each lychee cavity with a cube of blue cheese. Wrap each lychee in a slice of prosciutto and thread onto a cocktail skewer (or toothpick). Liberally spray with oil.

Step 2 Preheat a greased char-grill or barbecue plate over medium heat. Grill or barbecue lychees, turning occasionally, for 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve.

Good for you ... Lychees

Lychees are good source of vitamin C, which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system. 100g of lychee flesh provides the recommended dietary intake of vitamin C for a day.

Lychees contribute some dietary fibre, which helps the normal function of the intestine.