Udang Merah Durian - King of Fruits Season is Back
Udang Merah from Jusco, 1 Utama.Premium Old Tree and 50% off probably after 9:00 or 9:30pm.
Two trays from 2 different trees at RM48.90.
Each tray about 12 medium size pieces with flat small seeds.
A very interesting feature of Thai eating habit was they like their durians firm (half ripen). Over here we called it 'sang fang sze' literally as hard as a potato. So those that have gone soft are considered spoilt goods and it can be picked up cheap from the market! This is good news for Malaysians and Singaporeans.
Off course now I do not have to survive on the Thai varieties as I am very much home. But it is interesting to note that Thai durians have invaded Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia. It can be spotted in most of the markets and stalls.
Back to the Udang Merah. Deep dark orange though not really reddish. This tray is what good durian should be - gummy and velvety with thick flesh - no fibres. Strong smell with strong taste and so sweet and creamy with a tinge of bitter. The good thing about these durians is I could not detect a drop of moisture just buttery sticky goodness from nature.
The second tray's durians has crinkled skin. But the taste and smell was even better than the already so good 1st tray. Two thumbs up. So satisfying. Really a feast for the eyes, nose and tongue. It looked so fragile that I have to gingerly pick it up so as not to break its skin as though that would allow the flavours and goodness to escape. For me there is no such thing as diminsihing returns for eating durians. When will I stop? Till the season stops! But then ... I can go without durians for the entire year.Read more about Musang and the famous Durian SS2 stall from Masak-masak.
Comments
Udang merah? Red shrimp? what a cute name, hehehe... How's it compared to Monthong Thai durian?
Selba... Monthong is sweet with a bit of durian smell. I eat it as a substitute when our durians are not in season. Malaysians like a strong durian smell coming with a tinge of bitter as well as its gummy.
LI... Miss those days at the market.
LY... I agree with you as I did not get quality durians from Jusco so far except now at the 1 Utama. It maybe be the demand for durians may not be there. I can afford only when its 50% off after 9+pm otherwise I am paying about RM4.00 per seed! Moderately priced durians (D24 range) can be bought from Giant. So far good experience.
where o where?!!!!
last yr, we went to Gerik and had a feast! unlimited supplies, literally.
lol !
FP... I don't have much problem with heat. Yippee!
FBB... The test for citizedship for Malaysians - can face and eat durians without crinkling the face and nose.
SG... Juscs has good branded durians. But make sure inspect them carefully for moisture. Those are not good.
J2Fkm... I had it in Gerik before. My goodness there was a street where it is like a wholesale market. 13 of us whacked I am sure how many!
BSG... I think durian wine is plausible!
MD... Yes but I still patronize roadside stalls that pack durians in trays. I like t press them to make sure its soft :)
BBO... I am sure people like you knows the best durian for baking!
TT... Make sure you have a pair of industrial gloves when you handle those thorny stuffs.