Things You Need to Know About the World’s Strongly Fragrant Fruit
Fruits are an intrinsic part of the human diet and contribute towards the nutrition. Including fruits in the daily diet, provides the body with essential vitamins, fibers, and water. Some fruits are only available in the tropical regions. If you have ever traveled to South-East Asia, you’ve surely come across the most popular fruit of the region, the Durian.
Durian is referred to as the “King of fruits” in South-East Asia and is very popular among countries like Singapore. This fruit has two popular varieties; Black Gold Durian and the Mao Shan Wang Durian. To know more about this fruit, we recommend you to continue reading ahead.
Here are the things that you should know about the most popular fruit in Singapore!
When it comes to Durian, people have a conflicted opinion. Regardless, this tropical fruit of South-East Asia is a popular snack. Once; you’ve had a taste of Durian, even if it doesn’t impress you, it is going to be an experience; you can’t forget! Keep on reading; to find out what we have to say about this mysterious fruit.
- A unique appearance and distinguished smell: The shape of the fruit is slightly oval and has pointed spikes all over its body. Durian is highly controversial because of its strong smell. Its odor spreads quickly and lingers long after it is consumed.
- Health Benefits: Though Durian is known to be the smelliest fruit, one cannot deny the health benefits; that it has. It is rich in; vitamin C and Potassium and have a good content of fiber. Consuming this fruit can; improve your skin, lower blood pressure levels, and improves muscle strength.
- How to cut the fruit: Place the stem of the fruit on a cutting board facing downwards. Using a sharp knife, cut through the skin transversely down. Separate the two halves, and using spoons remove the pods.
- How is the fruit consumed: Durian is primarily enjoyed; as a fresh fruit. But you can make varieties of recipes with ripe Durian. Durian is used as an ingredient to make many delicacies like; sauces, curries, desserts, baked goods, and even; candies!
- Where can you buy Durian: Durian is available at South-East Asian grocery stores and markets. You can also order Durian from various; online stores that sell Mao Shan Wang and Black Gold varieties.
Want to make a dessert using Durian? You can try this one!
Khao Niao Thu Lien: This dessert; is a popular Laotian dish made using sticky rice and Durian. The ingredients you require are; Sticky Rice, Durian, Coconut cream, and sugar. To prepare the dish, firstly boil the sticky rice until cooked. Secondly, add sugar to the Durian and mix well. Thirdly, pour the mixture onto the sticky rice, add coconut cream and mix it well and voila! You’re Durian dessert is ready.
So, if you’re someone, who wants to try this super fruit and give your verdict on it, R&R Durian is ready to bring the fruit to your doorstep. Go online and place your orders now!
