How to open a Durian

September 23, 2004 9:45 PM

How do I open a durian?
I've done this before, but it was a long time ago and I've forgotten. It's in the freezer so that it doesn't stink up the place (plus I remember that's the best way to serve it). I took huge hacks at it with a cleaver, but that was ineffective and will dull the blade. Does it really take a machete? Is a hatchet the way to go?
posted by TungstenChef to food & drink (3 comments total)

I found this:
http://www.durianpalace.com/Opening_a_Durian.htm
posted by wsg at 10:36 PM on September 23, 2004

Wikipedia has an answer as well.

Also of note, the Wikipedia article claims that "Some Westerners have described the fruit as 'like eating custard in a public lavatory.'"
posted by trharlan at 11:12 PM on September 23, 2004

Sounds like TungstenChef is going to need this AskMe thread shortly.
posted by Danelope at 3:57 AM on September 24, 2004