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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](/assets/image-cache/lychees.ce905c36.jpg)
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.