What’s durian? Durian is a tropical fruit often called the “King of Fruits” due to its incredible sweet and sour taste. It’s also covered in a varnish-like “skin” and has an extremely pungent smell. These traits have made durian one of the most beloved items in Southeast Asia, where the dish green papaya salad with chewy sticky rice, cubes of grilled pork sirloin, or fried oysters topped with mashed durian is often served.
When looking for a durian delivery in Singapore, you need to consider a few aspects. Firstly, you need to know that since durians are seasonal fruits, they are only in season in the summer and autumn. So, when you look for a durian delivery it is best to consider timing and delivery period.
1. Timing
There are two seasons for durian. The first season is from May to June when the fruit is still a bit unripe, it has relatively soft skin, and has a mild and sweet taste. The second season is from August to December when the fruit turns ripe and has an extremely pungent smell. You can easily differentiate between these two types of durians as they require different preparation methods – the unripe version can be eaten directly while those that are ripe should be peeled before they are eaten.
2. Delivery
Although durians are seasonal, they can still be ordered whenever you want and delivered to your doorstep. Durian delivery comes in a few variations. The most common is the green papaya salad with chewy sticky rice, cubes of grilled pork sirloin and/or fried oysters topped with mashed durian. This is widely regarded as one of the best ways to enjoy this fruit, since it has an exquisite taste and a unique texture that’s completely different from other fruit.
3. Where and how to enjoy durian
Durian is an exotic fruit and you will find it difficult to find a place where you can get your hands on this dish. Fortunately, there are many durian-blessed restaurants that serve durian dishes, including those with a modern twist. These restaurants are usually hidden away in concealed locations – some of the best are in or near coffee shops.
4. How to choose durian
Durians are seasonal, making it quite difficult to buy when they’re not in season. However, you can still find them in some specialty stores. If you want to buy durians, make sure that the fruit is heavy for its size, the husk is dry and firm and there are fewer cracks on the shell. Durian should also have a rich smell that reminds you of mashed potatoes or caramelised onions.
Conclusion
Durian is a fruit that is definitely worth giving a try. If you enjoy the taste of durian, you want to make sure that it’s bought in the right season. With the proper preparation methods, durians can be a daily dish for you and possibly one of your family’s favourites. However, if you must buy durians outside of their season, there are very few stores where you can do so and even if you do find them in some stores, they might not be fresh as they have been sitting for a long time.
