Durian - King Of Fruits
It's that time of the year again in Asia when the much revered and reviled fruit, the durian, is in season. If you've never come across the durian, it is a large spiky fruit somewhat resembling a bulbous cactus.
The taste is certainly very unique, being both appealing and slightly repulsive at the same time. It does make a great filling for a dessert, especially when cooked in durian tarts or inside pancakes. Raw durian can be very strong, and is equivalent to eating garlic - it's a taste you'll find repeating on you throughout the day.
On first tasting it I thought it like the flesh of some animal in a state of putrefaction.Henri Mouhot, French naturalist
