Durian
May 31, 2019 | 11:12 am
#46
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I like the taste, which I would describe as a custard-y pineapple coconut. It's the smell that noxious - open sewer comes to mind.
I'll be enjoying fresh durian in Davao in about a month. ^
I'll be enjoying fresh durian in Davao in about a month. ^
Jun 3, 2019 | 1:06 pm
#47
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Jun 3, 2019 | 5:35 pm
#48
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DQ Durian Blizzard in Thailand is delicious McD's hsa Durian Flurry of some sort in Malaysia (supposed a specific variety - one with numbers - is used) but I never got around to trying it.
My experience with durian as a kid was not good. That was partially due to the Chinese (and also French) penchant for bitter tastes (e.g., vegetables) and supposedly the more bitter the durian, the more highly-prized it is. Those were the ones my parents craved and I hated (and still dislike). I never acquired a taste for bitter.
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My experience with durian as a kid was not good. That was partially due to the Chinese (and also French) penchant for bitter tastes (e.g., vegetables) and supposedly the more bitter the durian, the more highly-prized it is. Those were the ones my parents craved and I hated (and still dislike). I never acquired a taste for bitter.
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Jun 5, 2019 | 4:47 am
#50
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Nor Coca Cola
Eating one right now...
THE BEST!
Couple of pointers:
1) IME the roundest ones seem to be the best for maximum edible-fruit to overall-weight ratio. The flat ones should be avoided, as they tend to have less of the good stuff. Is this even true, or just a misguided observation on my part?
2) Supposedly not good if consumed with alcohol because of its Diethyl Disulfide content.
3) Drove it back from the store in the boot. Made the whole car smell within minutes. What can you do? It's the price of admission!
In Beijing they can cost about ~RMB25 per 500gr, which works out to be about US$15 per nice sized one. (I have paid double that though, on the odd occasion!).
THE BEST!
Couple of pointers:
1) IME the roundest ones seem to be the best for maximum edible-fruit to overall-weight ratio. The flat ones should be avoided, as they tend to have less of the good stuff. Is this even true, or just a misguided observation on my part?
2) Supposedly not good if consumed with alcohol because of its Diethyl Disulfide content.
3) Drove it back from the store in the boot. Made the whole car smell within minutes. What can you do? It's the price of admission!
In Beijing they can cost about ~RMB25 per 500gr, which works out to be about US$15 per nice sized one. (I have paid double that though, on the odd occasion!).
Aye, whilst visiting my Father in Malaysia, his Malaysian wife was hoping to tempt me to try a bit, but walking around the market earlier that morning with a hangover and smell from the stalls wasn't a great idea.
Though she did buy one for me to try later, but fortunately for me I had been drinking coca cola, and she said because of that, I shouldn't try it, phew, saved by Coca cola :-)
This fruit is definitely one to avoid for me.
Jun 6, 2019 | 4:20 am
#53
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The coca cola was drank later to help with the hangover, thus avoiding sampling it. Actually I should lay the thanks to the Austrailian lad for helping me avoid sampling it.
Jun 6, 2019 | 4:36 am
#54
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For me the taste is more akin to garlic or onion ice cream. Expensive fruit in Asia, and not really my favorite. Lots of other stuff: passion fruit, rambutan, mangos, jackfruit, etc. that tastes better. Durian is definitely an acquired taste.
Jun 7, 2019 | 7:40 am
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“Durian fetches almost $50,000 at auction in Thailand”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48552416
I wonder if this will influence the number and popularity of durian related threads here on Flyertalk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48552416
I wonder if this will influence the number and popularity of durian related threads here on Flyertalk
Feb 21, 2020 | 10:05 am
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Yesterday, the great little Thai spot that always makes "off menu" dishes and brings them to the table brought us a few little warm durian tarts for dessert. He said the filling was about 80% durian. I didn't hate it. He did ask before preparing them. It wouldn't be on my "eat again" list.
Feb 27, 2020 | 7:41 pm
#57
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I've had durian in milkshakes, pastries, and ice cream. But the only time I've eaten it fresh was just outside a Singapore MRT station.
My reaction to durian is always the same: "It was pretty good...it was alright...it wasn't great...but it was fine."
My reaction to durian is always the same: "It was pretty good...it was alright...it wasn't great...but it was fine."