Food glossary
What is Durian?
Durian — A large, green, spiky, South-east Asian fruit about the size of a football. To all but its fans, the durian has a nauseating smell - in fact its transport has been outlawed by many airlines. How something so delicious can smell so dreadful is one of life's great mysteries. The creamy, slightly sweet flesh has an exquisitely rich, custard-like texture and a flavour reminiscent of strawberries…
A large, green, spiky, South-east Asian fruit about the size of a football. To all but its fans, the durian has a nauseating smell - in fact its transport has been outlawed by many airlines. How something so delicious can smell so dreadful is one of life's great mysteries. The creamy, slightly sweet flesh has an exquisitely rich, custard-like texture and a flavour reminiscent of strawberries. It's considered a delicacy in South-east Asia. Use it in an exotic fruit salad.