Durian
The stinky but sweet king of fruits
Think of it as: Like a custard that smells like a gym bag
Banned from hotels for smelling too strong!
What does it taste like?
Creamy, very sweet flesh with an extremely strong smell.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureThick and creamy
What is it?
Inside the big, spiky fruit is sweet, creamy, pale yellow flesh. It's called the king of fruits, but the smell is very strong.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Have it cracked open at a fruit stall or roadside stand and eat it by hand on the spot.
Watch it
JapaneseTap to play (YouTube)This video is not in English. YouTube auto-translated captions can help.
More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇲🇾Malaysia
CapitalKuala Lumpur
Populationabout 36.4 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesElectronics, Palm oil, Oil and natural gas, Tourism
Many government offices are in Putrajaya, a newer city nearby.
Famous peopleMichelle YeohActor who won the Academy Award for Best Actress
HelloSelamat tengah hari (Malay, daytime)
CurrencyRinggit
And JapanIt built up the country with its "Look East Policy," using Japan as a model.
Fun factA major producer of tropical farm goods like durian and palm oil.
The flag🇲🇾 The 14 stripes stand for the 13 states and the federal government; the crescent and star stand for Islam.
From Tokyoabout 5,320 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur
Getting thereabout 7-8 hours from Tokyo (direct)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeIt's hot all year, but on the west coast, June to August is relatively dry and best. Also tryNasi lemakBak kut tehLaksa More from here🍛 Nasi Lemak🫙 Tempoyak
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🇲🇾 Sounds & life in Malaysia
Apa khabarHello（Selamat tengah hari (Malay, daytime)）
Latin alphabet
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Right now…
Anthem"My Country" (Negaraku)
MusicMalay pop Soaring pop sung in Malay
SportBadminton (soccer is popular too)
Lee Chong Wei (badminton; three Olympic silver medals) World HeritageKinabalu Park and more National animalMalayan tiger National flowerHibiscus (bunga raya) FestivalHari Raya Puasa (the festival marking the end of fasting; the date changes each year)
MusicMalay pop Soaring pop sung in Malay
SportBadminton (soccer is popular too)
Lee Chong Wei (badminton; three Olympic silver medals) World HeritageKinabalu Park and more National animalMalayan tiger National flowerHibiscus (bunga raya) FestivalHari Raya Puasa (the festival marking the end of fasting; the date changes each year)
Ingredients
- Durian 1
- Work gloves 1 pair
- Knife 1
- Plastic bag (for the smell) 1
Can't find it? Frozen durian and durian sweets can be bought online.
How to make it (one way)
- Put on gloves and hold it carefully, minding the spikes
- Insert the knife along the seam on the bottom
- Pry it open with your hands
- Take the flesh out of each section
- It's easier to eat chilled
⚠️ The spikes are sharp, so don't touch it bare-handed. It's said to be best not to eat it with alcohol. Many hotels and trains ban it.
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frozen durianAmazon