Sunday, 12 April 2015

The King of Fruits

One of the many things Malaysia is known for is the various kinds of food. Many tourists come from all around the world just to have that taste of Malaysian food.  Durian, the king of fruits is most sought after but there are many who think that it has a bad scent. Thus, dare not have a taste of it. The smell has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine and raw sewage. Yes, it has a very strong smell but it is pleasing to some. It has a taste like creamy custard. The durian is a seasonal fruit, unlike some other non-seasonal tropical fruits such as the papaya, which are available throughout the year in Peninsular Malaysia. The season for durians is typically from June to August, which coincides with the season for mangosteen, another fruit that compliments durian.  Prices of durians are relatively high as the demand for it is also very high. It varies with the species and different grades. This very fruit can be eaten by itself when it is ripped or it can also be used in desserts such as ice creams, cakes, puffs, dodol and cendol. These are just a few examples out of many. Durian is indeed a pride to Malaysia.

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