Fruits · Food pairing guide
What goes with Durian?
Durian has a thick spiny husk surrounding soft pods of rich, custard-like flesh, usually wrapped around large seeds. Flesh firmness, sweetness and aroma differ between cultivars and ripeness. Frozen pulp may be softer and wetter after thawing than intact fresh pods, so the product form matters when setting a filling or sauce.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Durian?
In desserts, durian can provide both the leading aroma and part of the creamy texture; additional dairy or coconut should be proportionate. In savoury work, chilli, fermented seafood seasoning and acid can frame its sweet-savoury character. A separately served aromatic salad is a different relationship from ingredients actually blended into a durian sauce.
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