polly Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 See them in the shops the whole time. What are they and how do you prepare them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted December 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ps I can see it is a Durion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legalbuff Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm not sure Polly - I've seen them too and can remember asking someone, but can't remember what they said and haven't tried them yet.I think it's a kind of fruit from Asia if I remember correctly. Probably very similar to the star fruit you get over there.Maybe we should buy one and find out?? I had to smile though. I'm just picturing you in the supermarket with your camera taking a picture of the fresh produce.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBs Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Also had a giggle of the camera in the supermarket...Apparently a fruit - http://www.proscitech.com.au/trop/d.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted December 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) You should see me try to take inconspicuous pictures :ilikeit:PS so I can eat this raw? Edited December 9, 2008 by polly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TweetyandChester Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I also saw them - but don't want to be the first to try. I have never seen somebody buying it though!Talk about food - went to David Jones in Sydney CBD yesterday - I read somewhere on the forum they have biltong. So, I found the biltong and droewors at around $80 p.kg!!! Suddenly I don't feel for biltong anylonger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 PS so I can eat this raw?Yup! I'll be honest, I have tasted them but I can't remember what they taste like.... not awful otherwise I'd remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 If it's the same ones you get in Singapore they absolutely stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneman Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 DurianThe edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Regarded by some as fragrant, others as overpowering and offensive, the smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence.H Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 QUOTE The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Regarded by some as fragrant, others as overpowering and offensive, the smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia.Sounds lovely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I thought it tasted a bit like chicken that had gone off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodag Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Very well known in Singapore. The Esplanade building complex there is often called the durian because of what it looks like, but others think it looks like something out of Africa...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade_-_Theatres_on_the_Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Polly i have no idea what that is, but you really made me laugh from the idea of you taking secret pics in super markets! LOL!Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSI Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hi Polly, yes its durian, its asian, very strong smell - in Asia when we saw them they take great delight in telling you they smell 'like a woman's private parts' - hence the fact hubby and I refused to try them (and believe me we ate all sorts of gross stuff)!! You eat it raw as its a fruit, just open it up but yuk, no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 oooookkkkkkkaaaaayyyyy......Maybe not gonna try it! Thank goodness for camera phones. Now and then I make like I am talking on the phone and try to take a pic. I don't know if I fool anyone. I think people here think I am a little 'eccentric' :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEGirl Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Definitely a durian and it definitely stinks!It is illegal to transport them in a cab or public transport system in Singapore - I think the fine is about $500.I had durian ice cream in Singapore and burped durian for the rest of the day!! The after-taste was not all that great although the ice cream was nice at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polly Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Ps the price has now gone up to $4.98 per kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 We really need to have a voting system on this forum. This thread must surely be the "Thread of the Week" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matman Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Very popular in SingaporeYou eat it as is - peel it and eat the fruit inside.It tastes pretty ok, but hs a very distinct smell. Durian fruit is banned from public office space in SingaporeYou cant bring to the office for your lunch or a snackRgdsMatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donne' Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I remember trying this at the market in Hong Kong - think it was this ??yuck Not my best !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I thought it tasted a bit like chicken that had gone off!Gross!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonW Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Well Polly thanks for the warning that this thread has generated. I will not be trying it on arrival!Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Bhere Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Ek huil nou behoorlik soos ek lag.....Ek roep my man om te kom kyk na die foto en jy moes sy gesig sien.... hy het laas jaar in Singapore gebly vir 4 maande en ek wou my nou skeer toe ek sien hoe hy sy gesig trek. Hy sê jy moet asseblief nie dit eers probeer nie.... dit ruik soos bollie....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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