Durians: Love or hate?
Jun 11, 2014, 9:37 pm
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Jun 12, 2014, 5:07 am
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I remember waiting for the lift with hubby in Asia somewhere and he said..."look, you can't take hedgehogs in the lift or to your room". I laughed my ... off... I said..."it's NO DURIAN FRUIT...."!!!!!
Jun 15, 2014, 5:26 am
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Durians: Love or hate?
I just came back from Medan.. Brought back with me two stacks of durian pancake. Shiok!
Can't wait for August when the durian season starts there.
Can't wait for August when the durian season starts there.
Jun 16, 2014, 4:09 pm
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Just kidding. Try rubbing your fingers on your stainless steel sink. That works to remove onion smell.
Aug 9, 2014, 5:17 pm
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Anywhere in SG to get durian in small quantities?
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
Aug 9, 2014, 11:12 pm
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Anywhere in SG to get durian in small quantities?
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
I typically can eat 7-10 seeds in 1 seating... Btw if you like the durian pancake in Chinatown, I'm pretty sure you will like the actual fruit, so juz go ahead and buy it.
Aug 10, 2014, 12:36 am
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You can buy those prepacked in styrofoam boxes at the durian stalls! Those are the smallest quantity you can get. Depending on which durian breed you get, the seeds may range from v small to big, so what you see does not represent the actual amount of durian flesh you will get.
I typically can eat 7-10 seeds in 1 seating... Btw if you like the durian pancake in Chinatown, I'm pretty sure you will like the actual fruit, so juz go ahead and buy it.
Aug 13, 2014, 7:49 am
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Anywhere in SG to get durian in small quantities?
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
The only ones I've found (and they're everywhere) look like 1lb or more edible fruit. I'm not allowed to bring durian home, so I need to finish it in one go. I just want to try a little bit without wasting the whole package.
On the other hand, the freshly made durian pancake in Chinatown was delicious.
Jun 28, 2015, 10:46 am
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Yes. Was able to partake in a group trip to durian farm in Malaysia. My first time eating fresh durian, although had some durian pancakes before. Lots of fruit and lots of tour groups. Locals and Singaporeans definitely get a kick out of foreigners eating and enjoying durian.
Jun 28, 2015, 7:47 pm
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Yes. Was able to partake in a group trip to durian farm in Malaysia. My first time eating fresh durian, although had some durian pancakes before. Lots of fruit and lots of tour groups. Locals and Singaporeans definitely get a kick out of foreigners eating and enjoying durian.
Jun 29, 2015, 10:13 pm
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I tried a "fresh" durian again, in Bali. If it weren't for the texture, I might've had more success.
That said, it compares favorably with say, 100-year old eggs, or a certain canned item from Vietnam.
That said, it compares favorably with say, 100-year old eggs, or a certain canned item from Vietnam.