The most loved and hated fruit of all time, the durian has a strong aromatic smell and creamy texture. Either you love its aroma so much you’ll be more than willing to spend your entire life in a durian farm, or you feel sick to the stomach just with the sight of durians! In Thailand and other Asian countries, durians are highly valued because many find its pungent odor incredibly rich and sweet.
Why is the durian fruit one of the most exotic and loved?
The most loved and hated fruit of all time, the durian has a strong aromatic smell and creamy texture. Either you love its aroma so much you’ll be more than willing to spend your entire life in a durian farm, or you feel sick to the stomach just with the sight of durians! In Thailand and other Asian countries, durians are highly valued because many find its pungent odor incredibly rich and sweet.
Thais are creative and they keep on coming up with new recipes to combine durians with other ingredients. Wander around Bangkok during the durian season and you’ll find all kinds of desserts made with durians: cakes, ice-creams, waffles, crepes, and so much more! One of the most popular desserts made with the durian fruit is the Kao Nieaw Turian which is sliced durian served with coconut sauce and sticky rice.
What are some of the dishes made with the durian fruit?
Thais are creative and they keep on coming up with new recipes to combine durians with other ingredients. Wander around Bangkok during the durian season and you’ll find all kinds of desserts made with durians: cakes, ice-creams, waffles, crepes, and so much more! One of the most popular desserts made with the durian fruit is the Kao Nieaw Turian which is sliced durian served with coconut sauce and sticky rice.
In the past decades, durians have been a common fruit among Thai locals until its popularity started to spread to other countries. With its unique smell and dessert-like texture, durian exports skyrocketed and can be easily found in many countries’ supermarkets. Since durian is an exotic fruit which can only be planted in specific places with proper conditions, the supply of durians in Thailand decreased dramatically and locals can no longer afford the mouth-watering fruit. Still, durians remain one of the most favorite fruits in Thailand and many are able to savor its deliciousness on special occasions!
Why are durians so highly valued and how have exports affected the locals?
In the past decades, durians have been a common fruit among Thai locals until its popularity started to spread to other countries. With its unique smell and dessert-like texture, durian exports skyrocketed and can be easily found in many countries’ supermarkets. Since durian is an exotic fruit which can only be planted in specific places with proper conditions, the supply of durians in Thailand decreased dramatically and locals can no longer afford the mouth-watering fruit. Still, durians remain one of the most favorite fruits in Thailand and many are able to savor its deliciousness on special occasions!
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