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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Yay! It's Durian Time!

Jozzie has been in love with durian ever since we initiated her last spring. And so we brought a couple of durians with us to share with her.

Here's a little video we made showing how to open a durian and sharing a few tips about how to enjoy this unique exotic fruit.


Other related links of interest:

Find out all kinds of interesting facts about the 'King of Fruits' here

Watch this video to learn how to select durian at the market


Delicious recipes using durian:


Dehydrated Durian
Spread durian flesh onto a teflex sheet.

Dehydrate at 110 degrees for about 8 hours, flipping the durian onto the mesh about half way.

Or dehydrate longer for a dryer texture.

For a decadent treat, dip in your favorite chocolate avocado pudding or chocolate sauce.


Durian Coconut Pudding
1 medium size durian
The meat and water of 1 young coconut
2 tbs vanilla extract or 1 tbs vanilla powder

Blend in a high-speed blender until smooth.



Durian Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Brownie Layer
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons raw cacao or carob powder
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons soft dates
Pinch sea salt

Process walnuts, cacao/carob powder and sea salt in food processor until fine. Add dates and process until crumbly. Press in the bottom of a cheesecake pan.

Durian Cheesecake Layer
2 cups durian
1 1/2 cups cashews, finely ground
1/2 cup raw honey or agave nectar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup + 2 tbs melted coconut oil
1 1/2 tbs lecithin powder

Blend all ingredients except lecithin and coconut oil in high-speed blender until smooth. Add these and blend some more until well mixed.

Pour mixture on top of the crust and set in the fridge or freezer.

Chocolate Mousse
2 medium or 3 small ripe avocados
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cacao powder
1 tbs carob powder
1/4 cup raw honey or agave nectar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla paste or 2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1/4 cup + 2 tbs melted  coconut oil
1 tbs  lecithin powder

Blend all ingredients except lecithin and coconut oil in high-speed blender until smooth. Add these and blend some more until well mixed.

Pour mousse on cheesecake layer and return to the fridge or freezer until firm.

Get ready for durian bliss!

3 comments:

  1. That all looks delicious! I'd love to try a durian out! Where can you find them at?

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  2. Trish,
    You can usually find durian at Asian markets or some large grocery stores. They always come frozen as they are shipped from Asia. Just let it thaw for one or two days, crack open and enjoy!

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  3. I remember you mentioned this recipe and I'm glad you posted the recipe! I think chocolate and durian is a great combo. I've had dehydated durian before and it's not too strong, you're right.

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