28th August 2017 - Its Durian season again here in Malaysia. The fruit that either you hate it, or you love it.
Some said it smells like heaven, and some said it smells like rotten fish. And it gets worst when you realize that it has a creamy, mushy, watery texture as soon as you put it inside your mouth. Especially when it actually looks like, hmm you know what.
During this season here in Malaysia, you can see Durian stalls scatter along the road side especially near housing areas and country side roads.
If its your first time trying our on tasting a durianw,
these are the few tips on trying these thorny "king of the fruits"
^ First. ASK how much is the price per kilo for the type of durians. Especially if you are a foreigner, the vendors might just get the most expensive type and happily charge you heavenly price like no body's business.
There are tons of species and types of durian out there. Few of the common ones raging from the cheaper "Durian Kampung" Village Durians, D24, D101, Red Prawn " Udang Merah" or better know by the Chinese as "hung har" and "Musang King" better know by the Chinese durian vendors as "Mou San Wong" being the most premium and one of the most expensive durian out there. Price ranging from RM6 - RM8 per kilo or 3 for RM20 for "Durian Kampung". And about RM15 - RM30 per kilo for durians like the D24 or D101, And yes, when they weigh, they weigh the bloody shell as well. Do aspect an average durian to weight around 2+kg per durian.
^ Next is to ask the vendor to open a window in the durian on the spot before being weigh and test it by poking your finger into the "meat" itself. What you are looking for is soft, mushy, creamy texture. If its hard like as a potato, reject it and ask to open another one.
Once its weight, most stall allow you to open and eat there on the spot. Which is a good idea because you can try one first before you start grabing 2 or 3 durians and only to find out that your hated it. Another thing about eating on the spot is recommended because you can complain or exchange the durian if its not up to eatable standard and get it replaced. And also most or I should said all hotels and accommodations here in Malaysia does not allow durians in their venue.
That's it. These are the few tips that we can think of for your durian eating experience during your visit here in Malaysia.
Thanks for your time and happy holidays.....
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