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The durians are dropping!

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Once again, it is that time of the year. The durians are in season and so are the rambutans, mangosteen, langsats and other seasonal fruits. Penang claims to produce the best durian in the country and I thoroughly agree. So, make plans to visit the island real soon. Take a trip around the island, especially to the Balik Pulau area and you will be rewarded with a feast of the kings of fruit and also feast for your eyes. Balik Pulau still has its quaint village feel with many of its specialities. More about Balik Pulau when I got there for some photos later.

Durian is the most heavenly fruit. This is how the flesh looks like, creamy, sweet, sometimes slightly bitter and the smell…
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I probably had blogged about durian rice before but just couldn’t resist inserting this photo again. We can eat durian with rice too. Preferably steamed glutinious rice with coconut milk and brown sugar. Drool, drool.
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There is a Malay saying, “When the durian is dropping, the sarung is going up (terselak).” Because durian is supposed to have aphrodisiac properties. (pssstt…that is to make a man horny and hence picking up his sarung for some action) LOL!

Look forward to more local fruits review coming soon.

Posted by on April 14th, 2005 under Fruits

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No Responses to “The durians are dropping!”

  1. fishtail Says:
    April 14th, 2005 at 3:47 pm

    For me, durians anytime! But durian rice … er, I’d give that a miss :(

  2. Cherry Says:
    April 14th, 2005 at 4:29 pm

    I have never ever tasted durian in my entire life. The smell and the look of it just puts me off. When I was younger, my mum used to force durian on me but I will just either spit it or vomit my previous meal on her hand..hehe..
    I always akin eating durian to eating English custard in a Malaysian public toilet. Heheh..
    No offence to durian lovers out there!

  3. hush4m3 Says:
    April 14th, 2005 at 8:17 pm

    They’re in season already? So early??? oh no!! hopefully there’s still some when I get home in June…especially the ‘koh liam koh liam’ species.

    By the way, what do we call Mangosteen in hokkien?

  4. Eileen Chua Says:
    April 15th, 2005 at 12:24 am

    It’s April and can find durians already? that’s fast! Have to ask Daddy about his orchard already. :)

    I prefer kampung durians. More fragrant. I also like the ‘kunyit’ durians.. but they’re a bit too creamy to my liking. Cant eat much.

    And I only eat durians at night. no durians during the day. If I have to.. only one or two only. :)

  5. lilian Says:
    April 15th, 2005 at 2:49 am

    Hi Eileen - Kelantan and Penang lain la. Different timing. I can sapu durian from breakfast to dinner. Only side-effect is weight only.

    Hush - Now just starting so I suppose you can catch it when you are here. Mangosteen = mang git (almost similar sounding to manggis). When I find nice, succulent ones, I take photo for you?

    Cherry - hahaha, what a funny description. Probably, you developed phobia.

    fishtail - Remember to pig out the next time you come to Penang. But if get sick, don’t blame me hor? Durian with pulut is a Thai dessert. So, at home, we substitute with normal rice, sugar and santan.

  6. Papi Says:
    April 15th, 2005 at 3:58 pm

    Mami loves durian with white rice, and lots of sambal. And I would be by herside saying “Ewwww….!!”

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