Our accolades include westchester magazinesbest new thai in 20, very good by the new york times, and winner of. The best durian dessert recipes on yummly durian cake, durian pancake, pulut durian. Durians consistency makes it an excellent base for a smoothie, and the perfect alternative for an ultracreamy, nondairy milkshake. First step would be stocking the staples you need to cook international. It has been called the king of fruits because of its. There are many motivations for traveling the world, getting out of your comfort zones, and experiencing new cultures. If i were trapped on a desert island with no other food but durian, would i starve to death, or would i be able to adapt. Along the banks of the sarawak the banks of the sarawak river are everywhere covered with fruit trees, which supply the dyaks with a great deal of their food.
These 237 pages of durian obsession will show you the best places to travel in thailand for durian while helping you connect with local farmers, learn about thai culture, and of course eat the freshest, tastiest durian possible. How to love durian on your first bite or increase your. The people try durian the smelliest fruit in the world 2015 video has over 2 million views since its release and an earlier video of the series, americans taste exotic asian food 2014, has over million views. Unique durian dishes in sg eatbook food guides ep youtube. We saw durian fruit throughout our travels across southeast asia, and noticed a special reverence for the fruit in malaysia. We also found the second rarest durio dulcis that day. Peter so hates the smell of durian, a malaysian fruit known for its hard, prickly shell, pungent smell and creamy taste. It was a like the goal, the mission, to get to southeast asia to taste this fruit. A bite of durian is a creamy explosion of incongruent flavors that lights up taste receptors all over the tongue.
Some have even described it as sugar cream or creme brulee, but with more personality. Durian thai food official website order online direct. Looking somewhat like a sea urchin, durian is a unique tropical fruit. Mar 31, 2018 this is the turtle durian aka durio testudinarium found deep in the jungle in borneo.
The fresh fruit, imported from malaysia and thailand, is rare outside of cities with large southeast asian. Overview information durian is the fruit of a certain tree. No need to know all about it, your food and wine will taste just as good. When they meet, they run into each other and valerie gets durian ice cream on peters shirt. Durianflavored desserts offer an approachable way to enjoy the fearsome fruits distinctive flavor. Let us help direct you to when, where and how to taste smashingly delicious durian any time of year. For the taste and texture, this durian cake is nicely moist and definitely dense. Apr 16, 2020 sour cream, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, graham cracker crust and 3 more.
How to eat durian fruit, a tropical delight the spruce eats. May 05, 2016 the people try durian the smelliest fruit in the world 2015 video has over 2 million views since its release and an earlier video of the series, americans taste exotic asian food 2014, has over million views. The creamy fruit is notoriously potentin fact, its so smelly that singapores public transit systems tell passengers not to bring them onto subways or buses. To durian lovers, the taste is mildly sweet, almondy and very creamy, not unlike a rich cheesecake. This search takes into account your taste preferences. They are believers of the goodness of homecooked food and share our passion in preserving these heirloom recipes for. The durian is commonly known as the king of fruits, a label that can be attributed to its formidable look and overpowering odour. Banfield, australian naturalist, as quoted in banfields 1911 book my tropic isle. How to pick and eat durian fruit the washington post. For over a hundred years, travel writers have tried to describe the taste and smell of durian and still were nowhere closer to being able to describe it helpfully to someone who has never experienced its unique taste and smell. Miraculously, its incredibly popular, owner and founder nicholas morgenstern told the audience at brooklyns food book fair two weeks ago. Wtf is durian and why would you ever want to eat it. At the durian story, we strive to bring expertly sourced durians to you.
In this episode of taste testers, our participants tried unique durian combinations. The new york times southeast asia correspondent, thomas fuller. Durian cake recipe baking made simple by bakeomaniac. How to love durian on your first bite or increase your chances. We sampled 11 durian cultivars who knew there were so many. Hailing from a town of 14,000 people in oregon, gasik was inspired to taste durian in 2009 after a raw food festivalslashwedding for raw food gurus matt monarch and angela stokes. Why buzzfeeds people try durian the smelliest fruit in the.
Durian obsessed 6 philippines vacations to satisfy. We tasted 11 cultivars cultivated variety of durian to settle on our favourite. Why not follow the recommendations in our basic pantry. Morgenstern told the audience at brooklyns food book fair two weeks ago. Why buzzfeeds people try durian the smelliest fruit in. August 31, 2014 with so many different types of durians in the market, we pay homage to the king of fruits with a taste test of some of the more popular types around town. A curated collection of our favorite recipes that in total generated over 400 million views. No food in the western palate really compares well to durian.
The southeast asian plant durian has been called the king of fruits but, like marmite, it sharply divides opinion between those who love the taste of its custardlike pulp and those revolted by its putrid smell. Rumors were about that certain people were growing them in hawaii, but you had to know people. As a freelance food writer, i was lucky enough to be invited to an allout fresh durian fest at a local durian tasting hosted by. Food writer richard sterling has written its odor is best described asturpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock. See more ideas about durian recipe, food recipes and food. May 31, 2019 durian is a tropical fruit distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer shell it has a smelly, custardlike flesh with large seeds.
By virtue of its fruit flavor, durian feels right at home in cakes, candies, and kuihs sweet malaysian snacks, where its stink gives way to a buttery sweetness. The first challenge to eating durian is finding one. Biting into a durian can be an utterly confusing and contradictory experience. Sep 05, 2017 durians consistency makes it an excellent base for a smoothie, and the perfect alternative for an ultracreamy, nondairy milkshake. Our accolades include westchester magazinesbest new thai in 20, very good by the new york times, and winner of the tourism authority of thailands best papaya salad. Looking somewhat like a sea urchin, durian is a unique tropical fruit mainly found in asian countries. Feb 06, 20 durian sukegawas novel sweet bean paste wasnt bad. Durian story blk 548 woodland drive 44, woodlands, singapore 730548 rated 4. Durian is the one of the most popular fruits in thailand because of its unique taste and outstanding smell.
Moreover, durians can be eaten at various degrees of ripeness and there are a lot of menus that can be created from durian. Watch for durian floats at the parade, fight the heat with durian ice candy, and taste durian offerings at. The term durian can also be used to refer to the tree itself. This is the turtle durian aka durio testudinarium found deep in the jungle in borneo. I spent my first night in jalan alor, a sprawling, raucous food market.
In this episode of eatbook vlogs, nic and alison taste unique durian dishes that can be found all year round in singapore. Before trying durian i had a theory about the taste. Like most controversial foods, durian is an acquired taste. The premise is kinda fluffy and the cover reinforces that impression so i was expecting a sentaro is an excon working off a debt in a dorayaki shop dorayaki is japanese confectionery where two pancakes sandwich sweet azuki red bean paste. Durian flavored desserts offer an approachable way to enjoy the fearsome fruits distinctive flavor. Having seen so many cafes popping up, she was surprised that there were no durianspecialty cafes in singapore, and thus decided to open her very.
Gorgonzola cheese straight up, smells like stinky feet, but it taste so good. The sweetness and amount of butter used for this recipe is also toned down in order to ensure that the durian flavour is able to shine through, which is especially critical if you are using premium durian. These two videos can arguably be considered the most popular installments of this series. Durian 5 unusual foods you should explore howstuffworks. The taste has been described a being anywhere between eating condensed milk in heaven, or in the toilet. Unique durian combinations in singapore taste testers ep 56. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. The fruit, bark, and leaves of the durian tree are used as medicine. Each of the contributors on my singapore food has been specially chosen and the recipe handpicked by the my singapore food team for its unique story and delicious taste. Despite the pungeant smell, the custardy flesh actually tastes sweet.
After a few more tastes, though, he was hooked, and went on to write of it glowingly. The block is quite long, so this shop is in between of the coffeeshop and the fruits stall. Durian chips, glutenfree and vegan, healthy fruit snack, made from 100% real durian, pack of 4 x 1. Fruit hunters finally find rarest durian in the world.
We also found our favourite durian stall along the way. How to appreciate durian taste in southeast asia authentic food. Fans of the durian insist the taste is worth acquiring. Here at year of the durian, were all about hunting out the best durian.
Be aware the smell does grow on you, trust us on that. Its taste and smell, however, take some getting used to. Its strong smell attracts as many or more, than it repels. Durian is a tropical fruit distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer shell it has a smelly, custardlike flesh with large seeds.
These two videos can arguably be considered the most popular installments of. What does the fruit durian taste like yahoo answers. Nov 30, 2012 why does the durian fruit smell so terrible. Darlene schmidt is a cookbook author and culinary teacher who specializes in thai cuisine. In its native southeastern asia, the durian is an everyday food and portrayed in the local media in accordance with the cultural perception it has in the region. Sep 26, 2018 by virtue of its fruit flavor, durian feels right at home in cakes, candies, and kuihs sweet malaysian snacks, where its stink gives way to a buttery sweetness. Theres a definite oniony essence that comes more from smell than taste. But you might want to mask that strong taste first. Aug 11, 2018 for the taste and texture, this durian cake is nicely moist and definitely dense. Aug 31, 2014 types of malaysian durians, tastes, and pricing. Durians smell awful but the taste is heavenly science. Durian king of fruit vacuum freeze dried fresh durian monthong made from real fruit 50 gram or 1. And so is the demure lady behind ms durian, who opened up this durian dessert cafe two months ago due to her love for the fruit.
It actually looked like a weapon but a tasty and fragrant one. Durian, the king of stink with photo video indoneo. Proof that our senses can confuse us when it comes to smell and taste. The worst thing you can do if you want a good first impression is to taste a durian so downright nasty we durian fanatics wouldnt touch it with a five foot straw. Originally opened as bangkok thai restaurant in mamaroneck, ny in 1989, durian thai food and more emphasizes flavor and quality above all else. The taste was much sweeter than expected based on the descriptions wed read, but it was still disconcertingly savory for something calling itself fruit.
There are several varieties, but the most common one. With flavors inspired by our global studios, enjoy making classic recipes with an elevated twist. So, lets head on to the durian story located at block 151 serangoon avenue 2. My own preferred variety has white, wrinkled meat with a texture like whipped cream and a bittersweet, nutty taste. If you live in new york city, head to morgensterns ice cream parlor and try the durian banana flavor.
The durian is a beloved delicacy in malaysia, singapore, and other parts of southeast asia. We tastetested some of the best and worst spiked seltzers for summer. I first learned about durians back in 1995 when i started connecting with other rawfood enthusiasts in southern california. The worst thing you can do if you want a good first impression is to. Around the city, restaurants put durian on the menu, mixing the fruit into a variety of popular local dishes and beverages. Indonesian durians come in a wide range of flavors. The sweetness and amount of butter used for this recipe is also toned down in order to ensure that the durian flavour is able to shine. It might be tough to imagine the strong taste of durian jiving well with any other flavor, but the number of durian varieties out there means theres a durian for every occasion. Let durian guide you off the beaten path to a uniquely delicious adventure. The tastemade cookbook introducing our good food book. While touring southeast asia in the mid 1800s, british naturalist alfred russel wallace describes how he was first disgusted by the smell of durian and unimpressed by the taste in his book, on the bamboo and durian of borneo.
It has a whiff of alcohol about it, which explains why eating it gives you this hot feeling. They are believers of the goodness of homecooked food and share our passion in preserving these heirloom recipes for the future generations. Oct 24, 2015 at once savory and sweet, durian makes a great addition to almost any dish, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. All about durian, the southeast asian fruit that is at once revered and. An online magazine for todays home cook, reporting from the front. Friendly people, so feel free to drop in for a taste or for a chat. If you want to have these amazing taste experiences you. For details on that day, check out the ultimate durian taste test. Even thinking about a first taste of durian fruit can be daunting, so a gradual approach might be the way to go. Durian smoothie enthusiasts dont recommend mixing in a lot of sweet citrus fruits like oranges, mangos or pineapples. The premise is kinda fluffy and the cover reinforces that impression so i was expecting a sentaro is an excon working off a debt in a dorayaki shop dorayaki is japanese confectionery where two. Durian is one of about 30 recognised species of tree belonging to the durio genus.
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