Durian is a fruit that is said to originate from Asia and is mostly found in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Durian is infamously known for its strong and pungent smell and taste which make it very unappealing to eat. There have even been laws created that ban the consumption of durian on public transportation in Thailand, Japan, and Honk Kong. The reason why the fruit has such a strong odour is because the fruit has a lot of genes that allow the fruit to release these smells to attract primate to eat the fruit and scatter the seeds about.  

If you’ve ever smelled or tasted durian before, you might find it hard to believe that it is possible to make a good dish out of it. Well, I am here to present to you the top 3 delicious durian dishes to try at home!

If you can’t find durian in your area, or want to try the authentic dish in Asia, I also provide the best place to try these tasty dishes.

1. Durian Fried Rice

Durian is known to have creamy and fatty texture that has a strong taste resembling to garlic and onion. People even describe the fruit tasting like eggs; therefore, it would be a great substitute and egg alternative in fried rice.  

To make this dish, you can either use a regular fried rice recipe and simply substitute the egg with durian, or you can make the fried rice completely vegan by trying out this simple recipe!

There are also many locations in Singapore that offer durian fried rice. Escape Restaurant & Lounge is highly rated and recommend to satisfy your durian cravings!

2. Durian Pizza

This dish is infamously known as the world’s stickiest pizza. There has been an increase of restaurants in Asia that have been serving durian pizza, even well-known brands such as Pizza Hut in China.  

Durian pizza is usually more of a dessert pizza. The creaminess of the durian pairs well with dairy products such as cheese, condensed milk, and whipping cream. There is also often other fruits added on top of the pizza such as pineapple.  

Here is a recipe you can follow to create this unique dish at home, or watch this quick tutorial!

3. Durian Ice Cream

As mentioned before, because of the creaminess of durian, it pairs nicely with dairy products. This is why durian ice cream would be a delicious desert or refreshing snack on a hot day.  

You should be warned that the initial bite of durian ice cream can be alarming. The pungent taste of the durian fruit hits people quite harshly but only lasts for a few seconds before the delicious taste of tropical, passion-fruit takes over.  

If you are willing to get past the initial taste of durian ice cream and are ready to taste the wonderful flavours, here is a recipe of how you can make it at home, or follow this quick tutorial with no ice machine required!

For more durian dishes, you can also check out this quick video of more durian dishes you should try at home!

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