Q&A for How to Eat Durian

Sure. Just make sure you store in an airtight container and shrink wrap it to minimize the smell permeating your fridge. To keep it longer, freeze and eat like a frozen dessert.

You can eat it once or twice per day. However, durians are not meant to be a daily eaten fruit, since it is seasonal and high in sugars and fat.

No, but it must not be consumed with alcohol, as the two are said to be toxic if combined.

No, durian is known to be stinkier, and has an almond-like taste. Jack fruit has a taste between an apple and a banana. The edible fruit itself is light yellow.

Nothing, actually.

Check your local Asian market.

Yes. Google durian pengat for a peranakan recipe. Cooked with coconut milk, it can be served warm or cold.

You can consume it often 9everyday) if it makes you feel good.

Durian can be found in most Southeast Asian markets.

Check your local Asian market. If possible, go to Malaysia to get a fresh durian, since a plane ride from Australia to Malaysia is moderately cheap and fast.

You can wear a clean pair of gardening gloves or baseball mitt. You can even use a thick kitchen towel to protect your hands from the prickly outside.

No, it can't ripen after being removed, but it can rot if not kept fresh. You can keep durian fruit in a container for 1-2 days in a refrigerator.

If you've lived there for a while, it's most likely that you're used to it and no longer notice it.

Of course, you can make smoothies out of anything.