Tropical Fruit Salad

• 3 None cardamom pods, bruised
• 1 piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger, quartered
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 None vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/2 None cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 None papaya, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 3 None kiwi fruits, peeled and thickly sliced
• 1 None mango, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 4 None passion fruits, pulp scooped out

1. Place cardamom, ginger, lemon peel, juices and 1 cup water in medium skillet. Scrape vanilla seeds into pan, then add vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, without stirring, for 20 mins. Strain syrup into medium jug; discard spices and pod. Cool for 10 mins. Refrigerate, covered, until syrup is cold.
2. Just before serving, place syrup and fruit in large bowl; toss gently to combine.

cardamom pods, fresh ginger, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla bean, cantaloupe, papaya, kiwi fruits, mango, passion

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