Litchis will not continue to ripen once picked. Litchis that are not fully ripe will be bitter. As the litchi fruit ages, the outer skin becomes tougher, so be careful cutting.
You will need:
Ripe litchi (lychee) fruit.
Sharp serrated knife.
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