Durian
Posted on April 24th, 2009 by admin
Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the “king of fruits”, the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique and offensive odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The 19th-century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as “a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds”. The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet dishes in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit’s banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia.
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Any idea where I can get my hands on freeze-dried durian? Is there someone in South Africa that imports this very nice fruit (freeze dried)? Hm… I taste like custard on cream crackers with a hint of garlic. Smells very nice, too!