Do you like Durian?

Yes,I like Durian...

The durian is the fruit of several species of trees in the genus Durio, especially Durio zibethinus. There are 25 to 30 Durio species in total, all native to south-eastern Asia. Only six species produce edible fruit,[1] and Durio zibethinus is the only species widely available in the market, though other species can be found in local markets in their native region. The durian fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and its formidable thorn-covered husk. Its name comes from the Malay word duri, meaning "thorn".[2] In the species name Durio zibethinus, zibethinus refers to the Indian civet, Viverra zibetha.[3]

The fruit can grow up to 40 cm long and 30 cm in diameter, and typically weighs one to five kg. The colour of the fruit ranges from green to brown, the shape oblong to round. Its hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns, and a strong, distinctive odour emits from the flesh within. Some regard this odour as fragrant, while the uninitiated often find it overpowering or offensive. The edible portions of the fruit are the yellowish, custard-like flesh and the the seed which it surrounds.


Culinary uses

Durian fruit is used to flavour sweets such as candy, rose biscuits, cakes and ice cream. Some modern variants of mooncakes are filled with durian paste. Glutinous rice can be steamed with coconut milk and served with ripened durian. Tempoyak refers to fermented durian, usually made from lower quality durian that is unsuitable for direct consumption.[21] Tempoyak can be eaten either cooked or uncooked, is normally eaten with rice, and can also be used for making curry.
Unripe durians may be cooked as vegetable, except in the Philippines, where all uses are sweet rather than savoury. Malaysians make both sugared and salted preserves from durian. When durian is minced with salt, onions and vinegar, it is called boder. The durian seeds, which are the size of chestnuts, can be eaten whether they are boiled, roasted or fried in coconut oil, with a texture that is similar to taro or yam, but stickier.


I GIVE YOU A RECIPE:

Durian Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 to 6 segments fresh, frozen or canned durian, as needed to make 4 ounces durian paste
* 2 large egg yolks
* 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
* 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
* 1 cup light cream
* 1 cup whole milk

PREPARATION:
Remove the seeds from the durian. Use an electric mixer to mix the flesh into a paste. Press the paste through a fine sieve. You should have 4 ounces durian paste at this point. (If not, use more durian). Chill the durian paste until ready to use.

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla essence and sugar.

Bring the milk and cream to a near boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly to thicken. Take care not to let the mixture boil, or the milk will curdle (if you see bubbles forming at the edge of the saucepan, take it off the stove element).

Allow the custard to cool. Chill the custard in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, until it is just beginning to harden. Gradually stir in the durian paste, a tablespoon at a time.

Either continue freezing, stirring several times throughout, or finish the ice cream in an ice cream maker.

I have never tried durian and I do not think I ever will because the smell is horrible!! Every time I get close to that fruit, I want to throw-up.

Mangos and papayas are better.

IMHO, durian is nasty!!! It smells like garbage and tastes awful. More power to you that you like it though.

It is delicious, when you get past its smell.

It tastes sublime with a texture of firm warm creamy custard. Flesh is a cream color. It looks like a large green football covered in long spikes on the outside

Problem is that is has an appalling gagging smell, like sh1t. Imagine eating vanillla icecream over an open sewer and you get the idea. The smell is penetrating and Durians are not allowed in hotels or airplanes, you see 'No Durian' signs on public buildings.

It grows in South-east Asia. I've enjoyed it in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

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YES!!!!!!!! We tried to take some durian sweets back from our holiday and my suitcase still smells of durian!

I may not like the smell, but I love the taste!



Hmm... I think that most people who haven't heard of durian have decided to ignore your question.

Haha....I like to eat durian, but wouldn't eat so much. Cuz an over ripe durian is a little bit bitter. And to me, eating too much will trigger to poor digestion.

But...about the durian non-staple food, such as durian candy, durian cake, durian ice-cream pancake, durian mooncake...I do love them :) The taste is much sweeter.

I am not a fan of Durian, even though my aunt enjoys it. I think it is dangerous (my friend got a cut from it XD) and I think that it is smelly, and doesn't taste very good. Oh well, my taste buds are different from everyone else's anyways...

yes because The durian is the fruit of several species of trees in the genus Durio, especially Durio zibethinus. There are 25 to 30 Durio species in total, all native to south-eastern Asia. Only six species produce edible fruit,[1] and Durio zibethinus is the only species widely available in the market, though other species can be found in local markets in their native region. The durian fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and its formidable thorn-covered husk. Its name comes from the Malay word duri, meaning "thorn".[2] In the species name Durio zibethinus, zibethinus refers to the Indian civet, Viverra zibetha.[3]

The fruit can grow up to 40 cm long and 30 cm in diameter, and typically weighs one to five kg. The colour of the fruit ranges from green to brown, the shape oblong to round. Its hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns, and a strong, distinctive odour emits from the flesh within. Some regard this odour as fragrant, while the uninitiated often find it overpowering or offensive. The edible portions of the fruit are the yellowish, custard-like flesh and the the seed which it surrounds.

Durian is a kind of fruit, thory and fleshy with a strong smell... well, I dont really like durian because it makes me fall sick even i just take a little.... though i drink lots of water but still cant help.

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