单词 | durian |
例句 | The spiky skin of a durian poked through the fabric. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Pong waited, craning his face away from the durian stench. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Being inside a basket of durian is punishment enough. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He nearly threw up as he pushed the durian skins, orange rinds, and banana peels up around him, packing them over his head, covering his face. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z But Pong made himself come twice a week—for no other reason than to walk out the door on his own two feet, rather than riding out in a durian basket. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Rotten durian rinds showered over him as he tumbled into the black water. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Pong opened the lid and gagged at the rotting smell of old durian mixed with old bananas, old orange peels, and old eggshells. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z After flagging down the durian boatman, the guards would carry the enormous spiky-skinned fruit to the wooden table under their shaded pavilion. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “You making me sit in a basket of rotten durian rinds,” said Pong. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He scooted farther down, wincing as the spiky durian rinds jabbed into his skin. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He dumped his durian rinds in with the rest. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z And surely a hyena would smell of a predator to an orangutan, a reason for being vigilant when a piece of durian has been dropped to the ground accidentally. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z No one has offered to share what I smell: sardines, dried durian, salted eggs, toasted sesame. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z After an hour, the ground all around the table would be littered with piles of durian husks, stinking like a dying mongoose. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z One hot afternoon, the guards had just finished off a particularly ripe, particularly smelly durian, and more husks littered the pavilion ground than usual. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z When my friend Bob Halliday thinks about durians, the tropical fruit that some say smells like garbage, he not only salivates with delighted anticipation, but he also “foams like a geyser.” Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z Also lurking is durian, the fruit so notoriously smelly that in some Southeast Asian nations it is illegal to eat on mass transit. Hungry City: Old World Ice Cream Parlors 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The airport in Bengkulu, meanwhile, is said to be rethinking how durian will be transported on future flights. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Eating durian in Australia never feels completely right – it inevitably becomes an exercise in nostalgia for another place. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Such data “is vital to better understanding of durian biodiversity”, the team wrote in the journal Nature Genetics. Why does the durian stink? Scientists unravel smelly fruit's DNA 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z How to fathom the popularity of the durian in Maine or the guava in DC? What Americans really eat – and tweet 2014-09-22T04:00:00Z “But when you taste it, it’s really quite delicious. I think those who hate durian are scared by its smell. But once you try it, I think their opinion will change.” Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z An Indonesian airline was forced to delay a flight on Monday after the pungent smell of durian permeated the plane’s cabin and almost caused a brawl between passengers and crew. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Passengers on the ground later recorded crews unloading the shipment of durian from the cargo area. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z If I inhale it now, somehow all I smell is durian, the so-called stinky fruit of Southeast Asia. | The Perfume Diaries 2014-02-12T00:06:48Z To durian lovers, the taste is mildly sweet, almondy and very creamy, not unlike a rich cheesecake. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z As a child I found the smell of durian absolutely repulsive. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z I was later informed that the durian is found in many places in South Asia and its smell is so pungent that it is banned at some establishments. Living Like a Local in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The grocery store within was amazing — row after row of Asian dry goods and conventional produce, as well as more difficult-to-find items like dragonfruit and durian. Want the ‘Real’ Brooklyn? Go Cheap 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z On Monday, scientists from Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia published the DNA blueprint of the common durian, Durio zibethinus, laying bare the genes responsible for its unique traits. Why does the durian stink? Scientists unravel smelly fruit's DNA 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z The first time I tasted durian was when I was posted in Kuala Lumpur 15 years ago. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z He served us freshly harvested durian, pineapple and mangosteen, a small round purple fruit with sweet white flesh that many people believe is the perfect complement to durian. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z There are, after all, much more dangerous foods to consume than durian. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z The humid, noisy, bustling and yes – stinky – streets of South East Asia are wrapped up in the love-it-or-leave it nature of the durian. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Even property tycoons and companies in palm oil, Malaysia’s biggest agricultural export, are making forays into the durian business. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z Unlike the Thais, who cut durians down from trees, Malaysians usually wait for them to fall. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z Or, like me, you may try a spoonful to see if you still think durian tastes like boiled pearl onions. At Ugly Baby, the Name Isn’t All That’s Unusual 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z “His strong personality is like the durian,” Mr. Ho said, referring to the fruit with a robust aroma and flavor. A Multifaceted Singaporean Painter Breaks Barriers 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z This isn’t the first time durian has caused a literal and figurative stink. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z I’m one of 15 contests taking part in a durian eating contest at the Malaysia festival in Sydney’s Tumbalong Park. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z They are prized by the Thai elite, who offer gan yao durians, a delectable variety with a long stem, as gifts to business partners or senior government officials. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z Once described by a detractor as smelling of “turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock”, southeast Asia’s durian fruit leaves no one unmoved – you either adore or abhor it. Why does the durian stink? Scientists unravel smelly fruit's DNA 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Plus, H Mart is a great source for the harder-to-find varieties like dragonfruit, jackfruit, papaya, durian, Korean Concord grapes, melons, and Asian pear. The best things to buy at H Mart, America's favorite Korean grocery store 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z A few steps off Pedestrian Street – one of the main shopping drags, filled with street-food stalls of stinky tofu, durian and “meat cookies” – the alleyways felt timeless. China's new high-speed train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z It goes without saying that durian is a polarizing and controversial fruit. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z As any durian fan will tell you, durian and alcohol don’t mix. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z IOI did not respond to Reuters’ queries, but a source with direct knowledge of the matter said the company was looking to plant durian on a small scale. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z “It tastes like something that was prepared in a kitchen, not grown on a tree,” he said after sampling a particularly delightful durian. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z “Planting durians is not just a hobby today as durians are considered as ‘gold’ in the agriculture industry,” the agriculture department said in e-mailed comments to Reuters. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z The result is a much riper and stronger-tasting durian, sometimes slightly fermented. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z The scientists said they hoped their work would kickstart further research to shed light on the extinction threat to certain durian species. Why does the durian stink? Scientists unravel smelly fruit's DNA 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Once planted in family orchards and small-scale farms, the durian, described by some as smelling like an open sewer or turpentine when ripe, is attracting investments like never before. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z A representative for Sriwijaya Air has since claimed the smell of the durian was intensified because of the heat, despite wrapping the fruit and “putting in pandan leaves and coffee powder” to absorb the odor. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z “People are excited to try it,” he says of the Malaysian-inspired vegan dish featuring spaghetti squash “noodles” and durian, the fruit whose infamous stink is mellowed by fermentation. Review | At Spoken English, step right up and mingle 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z But considering my previous distaste for the fruit, it’s kind of remarkable I was taking part in a durian eating competition at all. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z The Malaysian government is encouraging large-scale farming of durian, counting on a 50 percent jump in exports by 2030. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z Of the small boxes, the sole remaining flavor was durian, a fruit with a smell so pungent, that it’s not allowed on public transportation in Singapore. My 27-Hour Vacation in Singapore’s Changi Airport 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Laksa pesto salmon is inspired by a traditional noodle soup, and Duriancanboleh uses the famously pungent durian fruit for a boldly flavored spin on creme brulee. Getting a taste of Singapore’s famously flavorful street food 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The one dessert, when it is available, is rice pudding with durian. At Ugly Baby, the Name Isn’t All That’s Unusual 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z “The durian industry is transforming from local to global, large-scale farming due to the great demand from China,” said Lim Chin Khee, a durian industry consultant. Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest... 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z In South East Asia, durian is described as the “king of fruit”, in part due to its aggressive appearance. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Second place and the “durian aroma paste”: To save time, Sid pointed out the manager as soon as Karen approached his counter. Style Invitational Week 1396: Hail to Limerixicon XVII! 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z In a part of the world where rules are constantly bent and broken, carrying a durian into confined spaces is not taken lightly, punishable by scowls or eviction. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z In fact the Chinese believe you shouldn’t eat too much of it, or you’ll develop “internal heat” – and you should definitely not eat durian with alcohol. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Second place receives the latest of our Questionable Culinary Delights: It’s durian, the pineapple-size fruit that’s beloved in Southeast Asian cuisine. Style Invitational Week 1392: Picture This — a cartoon caption contest 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Shopping for durian is hit and miss in Australia – there are too many subpar defrosted specimens floating about. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z For me, it harks back to memories of being with my cousins in the muggy heat of Malaysia, and stopping by a hawker stall to fill up the car boot with fresh durians. Durian: love it or hate it, is this the world's most divisive fruit? 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z In April, 600 people were evacuated from the library of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology — and crews were dispatched to check for gas leaks — after a rotting durian was left inside a cupboard. Indonesian airline delays flight after passengers argue with staff over smell of durian fruit in cargo 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Then the bolder: durian fruit, for example, or pumpkins. The front trunk is electric cars’ most divisive feature 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z A deliveryman hands over a bag: it's my durian, freshly shucked and sealed in plastic tubs, ready to eat. Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Last year, it was turkey over the holidays and before that the notoriously pungent smell of durian. From under to on the rocks: Invasive crabs become whiskey 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Bats — which some people call “mice with wings” — are well-known for pollinating bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave and durian. Remember Pizza Rat? Meet Pollinator Rat. 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Firefighters who attended a suspected gas leak said the "culprit was actually a durian fruit". Durian fruit causes suspected gas leak report at Isle of Man flats 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Thailand is developing disinfectants to spray on containers of durian for export and tightened the safety and packaging standards for the spiky fruit in time for the harvest in April. A Side-Effect of China’s Strict Virus Policy: Abandoned Fruit 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z I'm stuck at home taking care of a sick child, when a familiar feeling suddenly hits - a craving for durian. Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Luosifen has a reputation for a funk that rivals durian, but don’t believe the tripe. Review | The best casual restaurants of 2021 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z In Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor fruit market, where masses of Chinese tourists would once gather around tables eating durian, business has ground to a halt. When the Biggest Spenders Aren’t Coming Back Any Time Soon 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Dubbed the "king of fruits", a durian sold for the equivalent of almost £40,000 at a charity auction in Thailand in 2019. Durian fruit causes suspected gas leak report at Isle of Man flats 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z He cited durian pizza, incorporating the exotic and pricey tropical Asian fruit known for its pungent smell, as another example of his company’s innovations. Thai chain’s cannabis pizza: trendy but won’t get you high 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z But there's no need to head out to a durian stall or supermarket to buy the tropical fruit, lug it home, and wrestle open its spiky husk. Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z At the time, Canberra resident Phuong Tran jokingly remarked on social media that the cause was probably someone eating durian, a spiky fruit from Southeast Asia that has a decidedly divisive reputation. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Aqua S, the popular soft serve ice cream chain, lands in downtown Bellevue, offering a colorful array of Asian flavors such as durian and orange fruit tea. A James Beard Award-winning chef debuts in White Center and 23 other restaurant openings around Greater Seattle 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z The flavors of the soft-serve and ice cream tend to be international — think Vietnamese coffee, durian and orange fruit tea — along with standard flavors like chocolate and vanilla. 4 new ice cream shops bring taiyaki cones, unique flavors and ice cream for good causes to the Seattle area 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Native to Southeast Asia, and wildly revered, durian is often labeled an “exotic” fruit. Perspective | Stop calling food ‘exotic’ 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z So I'm fine with Grab humming away in the recesses of my phone because it doesn't know everything about me, just some things - like the fact that I love delivery durian. Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Haters say it has an odoriferous smell; those who like the durian, on the other hand, call it the “king of fruits.” Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z So, I wondered, how did luosifen become the durian of soups? China’s luosifen soup is a fantasia of flavors that doesn’t deserve its pungent reputation 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z And the durian ice cream is so pungent you’re not allowed to eat it in the store. 4 new ice cream shops bring taiyaki cones, unique flavors and ice cream for good causes to the Seattle area 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z In dozens of stories, ostensibly aimed at piquing non-Asian readers’ curiosity, durian is called “delicious” and then casually compared to “some sort of strange alien creature.” Perspective | Stop calling food ‘exotic’ 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z He said what he really wished for was durian freedom. ‘Cherry freedom’ sweeps China despite virus fears — and the thrill is infectious 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z While searching the area, first responders were advised by the owner of a property above neighborhood shops that the source of the smell was likely to be a durian. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z She also does cakes and other baked goods, but her doughnuts are the attraction, with fillings ranging from durian to a banana-coconut milk. Seattle’s greatest doughnut? Best savory pastry? Food critic Tan Vinh ate 100 pastries to name these favorites 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z With growing Chinese demand boosting an $18 billion market for the durian fruit, plantations have been expanding into the Malaysian rainforest, endangering the large bat species - the fruit’s chief pollinator. Putting the green in greenback? ESG investors target corporate accounts 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that durian is native to South Asia. Perspective | Stop calling food ‘exotic’ 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z For May Cho Win, the desire to continue to protect her densely forested land and to grow durian and cotton remains firm - U.N. project or not. Indigenous activists clash with UN over proposed park 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Multicultural Australia has a sizable Southeast Asian population, many of whom have some roots in Malaysia, which is a major exporter and consumer of durians. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z For May Cho Win, the desire to continue to protect her densely forested land and to grow durian and cotton remains firm — U.N. project or not. Indigenous activists clash with UN over proposed park 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Luckily durian is a very seasonal fruit, so if you're turned off by the smell you'll encounter it only certain times of the year. Durian odor forces German post office to evacuate, report says 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Officers cleared 60 people from the building, but later determined the package was a delivery of four Thai durian fruits, sent to a 50-year-old resident by his friend in Nuremberg. Smelly durian fruit forces evacuation of Bavarian post office 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z The most infamous fruit, which stinks of death, is the durian. Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z The culprit turned out to be a piece of rotting durian left in a cupboard. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z When Chua and his colleagues examined the farms in the area where the first cases occurred, they discovered mango, durian and jambu air trees adjacent to or overhanging pig enclosures. How Humanity Unleashed a Flood of New Diseases 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Two men entered a property in Hilo on the Big Island and removed 18 durian and other types of fruit on the night of Feb. 1, the Hawaii Police Department said. Hawaii police say thieves took $1K worth of pungent fruit 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Showing that the flying foxes are crucial for durian pollination suggests farmers would be better off finding another way to protect their mangoes, Dr. Ober said. They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The durian’s flavor elicits passionate, and polarizing, responses, with few indifferent about the fruit’s appeal or repulsiveness. Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Hazmat crews scoured the space; the source was again a durian. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z I was excited to read what America thought of the fruit that in English, I learned, is called durian. Opinion | Many call it vile, but give this fruit a chance. Or three. You might love it. 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The smell of rotting durian in a cupboard was mistaken for a gas leak and prompted an evacuation of a library at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia in April 2018. Hawaii police say thieves took $1K worth of pungent fruit 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Known as the world’s smelliest fruit, durians are also essential to the farming economy of Indonesia. They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z On the outside, the durian resembles a medieval torture device. Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Tran, the Canberra resident, is a fan: He is going to pick up a pack of durians after work on Friday. Firefighters scoured an Australian neighborhood looking for a gas leak. They found a durian instead. 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Of the few who were brave enough to try durian, all hated it. Opinion | Many call it vile, but give this fruit a chance. Or three. You might love it. 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z "They tried to kill someone with a durian fruit. Suffice to say, it didn't work." The mass killer who re-enacted his crimes 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z Flying foxes are known to eat fruit smaller than durians and are often killed by farmers trying to protect their mango crop. They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Ubolwan Wongchotsathit is a second-generation fruit magnate, and she used to fly her durian as far away as Dubai and Melbourne before the pandemic forced her to use land and sea routes instead. Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Over rounds of stir-fried chicken with Sichuan pepper and battered durian desserts, they voiced their discontent about the private-banker attitudes standing in their way. Harvard course helps rich millennials do good (and make money) | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z In the decades since, I’ve read other articles about durian, each focusing on its vileness. Opinion | Many call it vile, but give this fruit a chance. Or three. You might love it. 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Nora arrived with her family on Saturday for a two-week stay at the Dusun, a small resort located in a durian orchard next to a forest reserve about 39 miles south of Kuala Lumpur. British teen with special needs vanishes from Malaysian resort; family, police at odds over foul play 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z These days, the global market for raw durian is growing rapidly and expected to reach $25 billion by 2030, with much of the demand from China. Newsletter: Today: SoCal's Seismic Calm Is Over 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z “Americans say they hate the smell of durian,” she said. Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Apart from the notorious aroma, which is often compared to rotting meat, it was nothing like the fibrous durians with large pits that he grew at home 200 miles away on Penang Island. Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z My latest encounter was in Singapore, where I temporarily live as an expat — and where the durian is called the king of fruits. Opinion | Many call it vile, but give this fruit a chance. Or three. You might love it. 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Depending on who you ask, the durian is either the king of fruits or the most smelly fruit imaginable. Piece of smelly fruit fetches nearly $50,000 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z He failed his breathalyser test, but was filmed by police protesting: "I've just eaten durian fruit!" Man fails breathalyser eating durian 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Top Chef The chefs cook dishes containing durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, a Macau delicacy. Thursday's TV highlights: 'A.P. Bio' on NBC 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z This one was meatier, creamier and bittersweet — everything a durian connoisseur would want. Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z In the summer, durians are piled high at outdoor markets, some already peeled. Opinion | Many call it vile, but give this fruit a chance. Or three. You might love it. 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Rodthong owns the largest durian fruit farm in the region, which processes about 50 tons of fruit per day, according to the Daily Mail. Millionaire Thai fruit farmer offers six-figure payout to 'diligent man' who will marry his 26-year-old daughter 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z A rare durian fruit is causing a stir in Indonesia, where the pungent delicacy is selling for the equivalent of $1,000 each, or more than three times the average monthly wage. Stinking rich? Rare durian fruit go on sale for $1,000 each 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z In Singapore, durian—a fruit native to Borneo and Sumatra, whose strong odor is extremely divisive—is so popular that it’s been banned on public transportation. Chili Crabs Provide a Lively Intro to Singaporean Cuisine at Yummy Tummy 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z “If it doesn’t stink, it’s not durian,” Tan said. Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z Sometimes the actual food is there, like with the strong-smelling durian fruit. A museum of 'disgusting' food provokes, but fails to enlighten 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z “In Malaysia, I would say the focus in the durian market is 90% on China now.” Durian: the foul-smelling fruit that could make Malaysia millions 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z Rather than typically oblong in shape, fruit from the J-Queen durian is round and yellow gold. Stinking rich? Rare durian fruit go on sale for $1,000 each 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z An Indonesian plane was temporarily grounded after passengers complained about an overwhelming smell of durian in the cabin. Tonnes of smelly fruit cause flight delay 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Back then, there was mostly one variety of durian, the Kampung, the Malay word for village. Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z There's a durian from Thailand, a spiky fruit with a smell so unique it is banned from hotels and transport across south-east Asia. World's foulest food on show in Sweden 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z “In Malaysia we don’t pluck the durian from the tree, we wait for them to fall off naturally so the flavour is ripe,” he explained. Durian: the foul-smelling fruit that could make Malaysia millions 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The endangered Malayan tiger is facing the destruction of its Malaysian forest habitat, to make way for plantations to satisfy China’s appetite for the infamously smelly durian fruit. Wednesday US briefing: Migrant caravan gives GOP midterm ammunition 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z The airline eventually relented and unloaded sacks of the durian fruit. Tonnes of smelly fruit cause flight delay 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Or it could be durian, a fruit so smelly that it’s banned from many enclosed public spaces throughout Asia. This new food museum expects to upset your stomach — and then make you think about why 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Lychee, durian and other fruits ripen the air. Hidden Stories of Chinese Migration and Culture Found in Giant Genetic Study 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Dogs also roam around the farm to ward off monkeys, who don’t like eating durian but do enjoy picking them from the tree and smashing them on the ground. Durian: the foul-smelling fruit that could make Malaysia millions 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z One of Pizza Hut’s biggest challengers is Shenzhen-based La Cesar Pizzeria, which serves popular pizzas topped with durian, a pungent Asian fruit. A Slice of Snails? Sluggish Demand Mires Pizza Hut, KFC in China 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Eventually, they were all asked to leave the plane while the crew unloaded the durian. Tonnes of smelly fruit cause flight delay 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z They sell stuff from home — durian, rambutan and lychee. How Ronny Chieng, Comedian and Actor, Spends His Sundays 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z BANGI, Malaysia—With its thick husk and sharp spikes, the durian doesn’t look like other fruits. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Once the ripe durian is carefully lowered to the ground by the farmers, it is rushed to the deep freeze within two hours, where it is frozen at -70C to keep it fresh for export. Durian: the foul-smelling fruit that could make Malaysia millions 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z Pizza Hut also began offering durian pizzas, as well as other popular ingredients such as crayfish and abalone. A Slice of Snails? Sluggish Demand Mires Pizza Hut, KFC in China 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z The company plans new branches and durian rooms in top Thai tourist destinations outside of Bangkok and it also plans to start a franchise model in Malaysia next year, said Maetup. Snail cream, smelly fruit: Thai cosmetics, food firms tap into... 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z Not even durian pizzas are helping Pizza Hut in China. Pizza Hut Needs More Than a Slice of Help From KFC in China 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z In Melbourne, Australia, more than 500 people were evacuated from a university campus in April when the smell of a rotting durian was mistaken for a gas leak. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z “It also reduces the numbers of the very pollinators that are necessary for durian fruit production, and which the durian industry therefore heavily relies on for profit.” Durian: the foul-smelling fruit that could make Malaysia millions 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The durian is a tropical fruit known for its strong, stinky smell. Rotten fruit causes university evacuation 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z Specialist crews wearing masks searched the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology university campus library on Saturday, but all they found was rotting durian in a cupboard. Fruit’s pungent smell mistaken for gas leak, prompts panic 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z Some of Pizza Hut’s more innovative products include pizzas topped with durian, which is a strong-smelling fruit from southeast Asia, or abalone—sea snails, for the uninitiated. Pizza Hut Needs More Than a Slice of Help From KFC in China 2018-05-02T04:00:00Z China imports over $1 billion of fresh durian a year, according to United Nations figures, up from around $180 million a decade ago. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z But a recent study in Ecology and Evolution finds there may be no durians at all without bats: big, threatened bats. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z This information is important to growers in southeast Asia, where the durian is a major crop. How the Durian Got its Sulfuric Stench 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Grown in many countries across tropical South East Asia, the spiky, stinky durian is an acquired taste. Scientists find the durian's smelly secret 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z The researchers said there are at least 30 other durian species, some edible, some inedible, and some with other distinctive features. What’s that smell? Secrets of famously pungent durian fruit revealed 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z The demand is growing so quickly that when Chinese billionaire Jack Ma launched his Alibaba Group e-commerce platform in Thailand in April, it sold 80,000 durians in one minute. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z The scientists found that flying foxes – bats in the Pteropus and Acerodon genus and the largest in the world – are likely vital pollinators for the polarising durian. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Pollinated by bats and dispersed by elephants, the durian is “a beautiful example” of cooperation between plant and animal species, he adds. How the Durian Got its Sulfuric Stench 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Eating durian is banned in many outdoor spaces throughout Singapore and carrying it is prohibited on public transport because of its smell. Scientists find the durian's smelly secret 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z The researchers said this odor may be important to the durian in the wild, helping to attract animals to eat it and disperse its seeds. What’s that smell? Secrets of famously pungent durian fruit revealed 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z There are now durian tours taking Chinese tourists around different durian-producing parts of Malaysia, and there is a booming market for durian-based candies and snacks. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z By setting up camera traps high in durian trees on Tioman Island off the coast of peninsular Malaysia, Aziz and her colleagues exploded the myth that flying fox were damaging the flowers. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z The team analysed the genome of the Musang King variety of durian, which is considered a delicacy in Malaysia and Singapore. How the Durian Got its Sulfuric Stench 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Jason Lim saw the potential in the durian discovery and shared his hope for new hybrid signature smells. Scientists find the durian's smelly secret 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z The researchers said this odor may be important to the durian in the wild, helping to attract animals to eat it and disperse its seeds. What’s that smell? Secrets of famously pungent durian fruit revealed 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Wong, a founder of the Durian Kaki stall in the Singapore suburbs, spends weeks each year traveling across Malaysia and Indonesia searching for the best durians. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z It is also possible that civets and slow loris are capable of pollinating durian in some parts of Asia. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Although highly popular as a food, the large, spiny, tropical durian is banned from hotels and public transport in Singapore and Malaysia, because of its penetratingly pungent odour. How the Durian Got its Sulfuric Stench 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Aziz, who is also a visiting academic at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, led a team who deployed infrared camera and video traps in a durian orchard on Tioman Island, Peninsular Malaysia. World's Smelliest Fruit Might Not Exist Without This Giant Bat 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z The researchers said there are at least 30 other durian species, some edible, some inedible, and some with other distinctive features. What’s that smell? Secrets of famously pungent durian fruit revealed 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Those who did get hold of durians complained they were small enough to fit the palm of their hand and were worth 50 cents at most, or that some were rotten. The ‘King of Fruits’ Smells Like Gym Socks—and Fans Fear There Won’t Be Enough 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z “If growers are killing the bats, this will actually reduce the production of durian fruits. So there’s a real economic implication there … Bat conservation should be a real priority for the commercial durian industry.” World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Her concoctions include chocolate miso, black sesame seed, and durian - the fruit with the pungent odour often likened to sewage or something rotting - which is surprisingly popular in Asia. Are the days of the 99 ice cream cone numbered? - BBC News 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z It’s nicknamed the “king of fruits” in Southeast Asia, where the durian is a popular treat. World's Smelliest Fruit Might Not Exist Without This Giant Bat 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Part of the secret was localization: KFC offered fried dough sticks and congee for breakfast, while its sister brand Pizza Hut served pizzas topped with seafood and durian, a pungent fruit from Southeast Asia. A Long Way From Mexico: Company Bets China Has an Appetite for Taco Bell 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z "I will eat Guangxi dried mango, drink Yunnan coffee and eat durian from Hainan. Anyway the point is, I'm making sure my money stays in China," another comment said. South China Sea: Chinese social media urges mango boycott - BBC News 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z When her study first landed, it produced a remarkable headline in the Malaysian Star: Dwindling flying fox numbers, dying durian industry. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z But aides said there was no sumptuous banquet or champagne, just a meal for 627 guests showcasing the country's culinary heritage, including coconut pith spring rolls, a cheese made from carabao milk and durian tartlets. Duterte, 'the punisher', sworn in as Philippines' president 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z There were lychee nuts and jackfruit, spiky durian and something pink called rambutan, which resembled sea anemones dredged from the deep. You wanna get to the top in New York City? You’d better have strong legs. 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z Malaysia's durian industry is not huge - government figures show 2014 frozen shipments to China were worth just over $1.2 million - but the crop is a source of national pride. Kicking up a stink: Malaysia durian farmers demand mining clampdown 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z “The much maligned durian fruit, sharp and prickly on the outside and on the inside it reeks so bad that’s it’s illegal to carry on public transport in Taiwan.” José Mourinho: 'When you reach my level it's difficult to learn from others' – as it happened! 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Don’t worry: it’s likely more research will shows these bats pollinate far more than durian trees. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z The country’s narrow streets are crowded with stalls selling the spiky, smelly durian fruit, as well as deluxe shopping malls. Wealthy Singapore Resists Tough Domestic Climate Action 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Currently 2015 is shaping up to be a very good one for durian lovers, with a bumper crop in neighbouring Malaysia. Why 2015 is a good year for durians - BBC News 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z China is its key market for frozen durian and related products. Kicking up a stink: Malaysia durian farmers demand mining clampdown 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z “The much maligned durian fruit, sharp and prickly on the outside and on the inside it reeks so bad that’s it’s illegal to carry on public transport in Taiwan.” José Mourinho: 'When you reach my level it's difficult to learn from others' – as it happened! 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z And it may be that they – like durians – depend on bats. World’s most controversial fruit depends on giant bats for pollination 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Lychee is the most popular flavor, but durian, a fruit famous for being banned in hotels and on public transit in parts of Asia for its pungent smell, is a favorite when it’s in stock. Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Serves Red Bean to Durian Scoops 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z It’s durian, my first taste of the fruit so stinky it’s banned from Singapore’s mass transit system. Hong Kong Pearl Seafood: Dim sum for the hardcore crowd His favorite candy flavor is durian, a pungent tropical fruit. Occidental restaurant serves bugs to raise money for DC Central Kitchen, combat hunger He returned a durian when the hotel publicist reminded him that the fruit was banned from the premises because of its foul odor. Foraging in Hong Kong With Denmark's Most Famous Chef 2013-07-11T13:54:44Z In a passage on the durian fruit, Wallace describes a large coconut-sized fruit with short, stout spines, liable to fall from trees and cause spectacular wounds to the unwary. Recognition at last for Alfred Russel Wallace, who lived in Darwin's shadow 2012-09-26T23:01:02Z He tried a sample of durian before ordering a cup of it and said he understands the appeal. Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Serves Red Bean to Durian Scoops 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z The smell of the durian is so unpleasant that the fruit is never seen on the tables of the merchants or planters; it is eaten slily in corners, and out of doors. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Three heaps of fruit, consisting of durians, pisangs, bananas, mangoes, mangosteens, and custard apples were piled upon three lovely S�vres dishes in the centre, flanked by two quaintly-shaped decanters filled with wine. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Noting our appreciation, the server encouraged us to return for her favorite desserts — durian or avocado smoothies. | Marlboro: Little Saigon in Marlboro Offers Vietnamese Crepes ? Review 2011-11-05T05:06:25Z Then a roast pig, emitting a most savory odor, was brought in, a fricass�e of bats, rice, potatoes, and other vegetables, stewed durian, and, lastly, various native fruits and nuts. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z The market was well stocked with fruit and fish, Among the former the durian seemed to predominate; this was the first time we had seen it. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z The Dyaks of the Sarawak river in Borneo esteem the durian above all other fruit, eat it unripe both cooked and raw, and salt the pulp for use as a relish with rice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z A couple of durians seemed to buy a hat. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' Vegetables are in great plenty, and consist of pumpkins, lettuce, onions, radishes, very long squashes, etc.; of fruits they have melons, chicos, durians, marbolas, and oranges. Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers Of the large apes, the orang will break off branches and fling them at its tormentors, or will throw the thick husks of the durian fruit, but with similar lack of aim. Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution I will begin with the durian, or sumpà, the fruit of which is unknown in our country. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) The first time of its visitation was after a great fruit season when durian, that rich and luscious fruit, had been particularly abundant. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak There were no fences, and fruit-trees of every kind abounded, heavily laden with oranges, pomaloes, mangoes, mangosteens, durians, and other delicacies—all, unfortunately for us, at present unripe. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' Strange to say, goats, sheep, poultry, and even the royal tiger, eagerly devour the durian, of which I confess myself, notwithstanding the aforesaid smell, an admirer, in common with many of my countrymen. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. Now, Moro, I would like you to tell about mangoes and guavas and durians; for you are always eating them.” Fil and Filippa Story of Child Life in the Philippines The outside of the durian is ligneous and is covered with strong prickles of nearly an inch long. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) A photograph I have shows at least twenty-five varieties of fruit; the pisang being universally used, as well as the rambutan, durian, pomalo, and papaya. Travels in the Far East The durian, however, my uncle told us, was among the most esteemed of all the fruits in that region. In the Eastern Seas The durian is a favourite fruit with most people who can overcome its smell, which certainly is no very easy matter. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. Then the wild monkeys race down the tree, and eat up the custard durian. Fil and Filippa Story of Child Life in the Philippines If one were treating of berries or nuts this would not be so remarkable but each fruit of the durian weighs about two kilograms and is as large as a child's head. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) It was, I found, the durian, a fruit of which the natives are very fond, and which I got to like, though its peculiarly offensive odour at first gave me a dislike to it. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat I had just opened a durian, which I was handing to Grace and Emily, who had got over their repugnance to the smell, and now pronounced it the most delicious of fruits. In the Eastern Seas The durian seeds, when roasted, make an excellent substitute for chestnuts. Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China. I want a durian, too, and I don’t see any. The Rajah of Dah It has been calculated that every tree bears, on an average, about 600 durians but some have even reached the enormous figure of 1000. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) “It’s all right, only tell Mr Abdullah not to be so handy with his kris again, and that I—Mr Roberts, of Her Majesty’s ship ‘Startler’—think he ought to present us with some durians.” Middy and Ensign Of fruits also there was a great variety, among others the pine-apple, banana, plantain, pawpaw, granadilla, guava, orange, loquat, durian, and the cocoanut. The Missing Merchantman It was that morning most of us saw for the first time the durian, of malodorous fame, whose taste is said to be as delicious as its smell is overpowering. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route Now it was a deliciously-flavoured choice banana with a deep orange skin, now a mangosteen, and then a portion of a great durian, a scrap or two of which he ate with some reluctance. The Rajah of Dah The Sakais are quite greedy over durians and Mr Wallace writes that its delicate flavour is so exquisite it would well repay the expense and disturbance of a journey Eastward on purpose to taste it. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) “Native modesty, ability, and natural gifts, my dear fellow,” said Bob; “and I’m precious glad they are gone, for I want to have a go at those durians.” Middy and Ensign To eat durian, as Mr Wallace says, is alone worth a voyage to the East. Ranching, Sport and Travel So I desisted, but looked at the durians so wistfully that the Moros put them down in price to a penny apiece, evidently thinking that monetary considerations prohibited the purchase. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route He says he could climb the durian tree and break through quietly.” The Rajah of Dah Fruit trees, such as durian, jack-fruit, and others growing in the forest, are, in theory, the collective property of a clan or of a family, but in practice anyone may help himself. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Look here, old man, if you’ll put me up in a durian tree, I don’t want anything else thankey; you may have all the honour and glory. Middy and Ensign Of all fruits the durian is the most delicious. Ranching, Sport and Travel In appearance the durian is green and prickly, about the size of a small melon, and even through the tough outside rind one can notice a faint nauseating odour. A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route His account of the pepper-plant, of the durian fruit, and of the extraordinary customs, now well ascertained, of the Batech or Batta people, prove him to have been an intelligent observer. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants If this is true, then eating a durian must, in its way, be something like having a tub. Behind the Bungalow “Dullah say you throw durian again in his face, and it make him mad.” Middy and Ensign He landed in a durian tree, near a small house covered with the tail feathers of the hornbill. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 It was very varied, and much of it delicious; the mangosteens were specially appreciated, and those who could overcome their repugnance to the disgusting odor of the durians found them delicious eating. Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril The want of booths is supplied by the shade of regular rows of fruit-trees, mostly durian, of which one avenue is reserved for the women. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Wallace says that to eat a durian is a new sensation, worth a voyage to the East to experience. Behind the Bungalow “Tell him I don’t like durians, Bob Roberts,” said Tom, nervously, “or we shall have another row.” Middy and Ensign He then struck it with his first finger, when lo! and behold! there fell all around pork, boiled rice, vegetable stew, sugar-cane, papaya, durian, bananas, pineapples, and white onions. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Who will eat of the fruit of the one durian which I have nurtured so carefully and fostered so fondly? My Tropic Isle Vegetables are in great plenty, and consist of pumpkins, lettuce, onions, radishes, very long squashes, etc.; of fruits, they have melons, chicos, durians, marbolas, and oranges. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes Nature must have been in a sportive mood when she evolved the durian. Here, There and Everywhere Bob Roberts was the better Malay scholar of the two, but his vocabulary only extended to asking for a durian, Good morning! Middy and Ensign Sugar, boiled rice, durian, cocoanuts began to fall down, also tobacco, salt, clothing—all the good things that they could wish for. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 The seed of the durian is roughly cordate, about an inch and a quarter long. My Tropic Isle Among the former the durian seemed to predominate; this was the first time we had seen it. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes One single durian can poison out a ship with its hideous odour, yet those able to overcome its revolting smell declare the flavour of the fruit to be absolutely delicious. Here, There and Everywhere Fruits were in abundance—plantains of various kinds, mangosteens, lychees, and durians smelling strong enough to drive away a dozen Tom Longs, had they been there. Middy and Ensign The kapala whom I saw at Long Kai had the mark of a ripe durian on each shoulder in front and an immature one above each nipple. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 I have been spending a small fortune in durians, they are relatively cheap and very good this season in Singapore. My Tropic Isle The people in the house heard the sound and said," There's a durian falling." The Pagan Tribes of Borneo I never saw the “good” “durian” growing wild in Sarawak, but I tasted here a small wild kind with an orange centre which made me violently sick. Wanderings among South Sea Savages and in Borneo and the Philippines “Oh, that’s durian, is it?” said Tom, taking the great fruit in his hands, and turning it over and over. Middy and Ensign Over the back of his right hand, toward the knuckles, he had a zigzag mark representing the excrescences of the durian fruit. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Like all the good things in Nature—tempests, breakers, sunsets, &c. durian is indescribable. My Tropic Isle “Yes, it was that Malay chap you offended with the durian.” Middy and Ensign But I say, the fruits! they were tip-top: mangosteens and guavas, and mangoes, and cocoa-nuts, and durians, and some of the best bananas I ever ate in my life.” Middy and Ensign In the most matter-of-fact way, though quite out of bravado on account of Tom Long’s disgusted looks, Bob took a long sniff at the durian. Middy and Ensign As for the durian, she waits until it falls ripe to the ground. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Though all durians are, perhaps, much alike and not divided like apples and mangoes into varieties, the flavour varies much according to size and ripeness. My Tropic Isle “Because I feel such a pig,” said Bob, attacking another durian. Middy and Ensign The result was that for a small sum Bob was always sure of a choice durian, which he feasted upon with great gusto, while Tom Long came and treated himself to mangosteens. Middy and Ensign Tom Long looked too much disgusted to speak, but in a half-offended manner he picked up another quarter of the durian, and examined it attentively. Middy and Ensign The durian is intensely appreciated by the natives, and tatu marks representing the fruit are strikingly prominent in Central Borneo. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 The Dyaks, who are passionately fond of the durian, distinguished it by the title of DIEN, which signifies the fruit PAR EXCELLENCE. My Tropic Isle On my arrival in Batavia one of my first trips had been to the market to buy a durian, which I brought to the hotel with anticipation of great enjoyment. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Fruits, as the durian and langsat, are rather scarce. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 The Kling raised his hands in dismay; but leaning over the side, he secured the two pieces of durian before they were out of reach, and turned to his customers. Middy and Ensign Wallace, fifty years ago, wrote: "To eat durians is a new sensation, worth a voyage to the East to experience." Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Like the durian, the sapodilla plum grows all too slowly for my precipitate tastes, though I console myself plenteously with mangoes. My Tropic Isle According to the natives these trees are plentiful in the utan, but in the kampong they, as well as the famous durian and the rambutan, have been raised from seed. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Nobody knows what a durian is like until he eats one that has been permitted to ripen and fall to the ground. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 “You didn’t try one of those filthy durians again?” Middy and Ensign This was the season for the durian fruit and we much enjoyed this delicacy, of which Mr. A.R. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 It is popularly supposed that the durian is an aphrodisiac, but that is not the case. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 I put up my tent under a large durian tree, which was then in bloom. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 The sago-palm and a great number of valuable wild fruits are found, such as the famous durian, mangosteen, lansat, rambutan, and others. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 |
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