Curious Cook: The magic of durian


Scientists have created odour-mild durian extracts that could open up new culinary possibilities. – Freepik

For various reasons, I have not been able to return to the UK for four months, and oddly, one of the main things I really miss is the frozen durian from an Asian supermarket some 20 miles (12km) from my house there. Finding durian in France – especially in our remote rural village – is impossible. My only chance to reconnect with my favourite fruit is during visits to the UK.

Durian is not cheap in the UK, around £23 (RM130) for a small box of frozen Musang King, but I make a couple of boxes last a while by blending it with ice cream (which must be the type made from full cream).

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