Durian, often referred to as the "King of Fruits" in Southeast Asia, is renowned for its distinctive aroma and rich, custard-like flesh. Despite its pungent smell—described by some as a mix of ...

Photography by Marie Viljoen. Above: Big, sharp spikes protect the soft durian flesh. Imported durian usually comes from Malaysia, Vietnam, or Thailand (the tree is native to Indonesia ...

Not surprisingly for so valued a fruit, all parts of the durian tree are used in folk medicine. The flesh itself is regarded as an aphrodisiac. Today, even with websites devoted to durians and ...

DURIAN, the King of Fruits, is without doubt a Malaysian favourite. Apart from eating the flesh of this thorny fruit, locals are known to add the pulp to various drinks and dishes. As Malaysia is ...

Last year, he introduced durian akok, adding a small amount of durian flesh into each piece as soon as the batter is half-cooked. The batter for making akok consists of a combination of flour ...

Some adore it for its sweet, custard-like taste and texture, while others can’t stand its potent stench. Either way, there’s a reason why durian is dubbed “the king of fruits”. Last month ...