Durian’s gag & glory

There is so much more to durian other than indulging it raw. Durian is an acquired taste so for some it might be gagging but glory for others. But combine it with something else and you might actually enjoy it. From a traditional Malay condiment to modern twist on durians, we have it all listed here.

TEMPOYAK Now, this is more on the traditional side. Tempoyak is a Malay condiment made from fermented durians. I can still remember my mom picking leftovers from durian shells and mixing it with salt before fi lling a jar with it. Tempoyak need to be stored away for about three to fi ve days for fer- mentation purpose. There are a lot of Malay delicacies made from Tempoyak such as Ikan Patin Masak Tempoyak and a type of sambal. This might be gag inducing for those who have bad experience with durians but give it a little time and eat the tempoyak with rice and some of your other favourite Malay delicacies and you will be sure to love it!

DURIAN COFFEE Fuse world’s greatest beverage with world’s greatest fruit (at least to us Malaysians!) and you will get durian coffee! It might be a simple combination but no one ever thought of it. Though it is an unlikeliest combination, it is still well received. Durian coffee is a rich concoction of creamy instant coffee with a noticeable durian di-mension to it. For me, nothing is ever wrong combining these two best and exquisite ingredients.

DURIAN CREPE Durian crepe was once a national sensation and it still being enjoyed by Malaysians up to this day. A thin and light layer of crepe is wrapped around soft custardy durian and fresh whipped cream. Sounds delicious right? Well it sure is. One bite of this and you will be screaming for more. Put simply, it is pure indulgence on a plate.

DURIAN ICE-CREAM Everyone’s favourite dessert with a twist! There are a lot of durian ice cream that can be found in malls and stores but some prefer to make their own. The unique fl avour and thick creamy texture of the durian made it perfect for an ice cream twist, preferably made using fresh durians. Now at this time of the year, you can make great use of that ice cream maker and actually learn how to make your own durian ice cream.