When I tell you where I ate my 10 best durians of the year, I’m telling you a story about me. “Best durian” are deeply personal. They’re where I was and what I was doing and what was important to me when I ate them. This post, The 10 Best Durian of 2017 is essentially […]
Massaman Durian Curry and Salad at Chanthorn Restaurant | Chanthaburi, Thailand
What can you do when a freak rainstorm knocks durian fruits off the tree before they are ripe? Or when unscrupulous Thai vendors sell you fruits that will never ripen properly, and remain as dense and white and appealing as a raw potato? Make Massaman Curry. Or go to a restaurant that makes Vegan Durian […]
Recipe: How to Make Durian Chips
Durian chips are a popular snack in Thailand, so popular that even the 7-11’s stock them on the same shelves as Lay’s Potato Chips (squid flavor, of course). The majority of durian chips are not produced in large factories, but in small corner shops of durian markets and family homes. They are considered an OTOP […]
Recipe: Durian Thai Salad (Som Tam)
Som Tam, or Green Papaya Salad is one of my favorite foods here in Thailand. It’s refreshingly tangy, sweet and spicy with a juicy crunch, just the thing to finish off a day eating heavy durian. Som Tam is typically made with a base of green papaya, but it can be made with any unripe […]
Khao Niaow Tu-rean (Thai Sticky Rice with Durian)
Durian with Sticky Rice Sticky rice with mango or durian is a common street food in Thailand during the fruit season. It’s normally served on a white Styrofoam tray with pre-cut mango slices or lumps of durian, although vendors also sell it in tied-off plastic bags. While white rice is more common, I also sometimes […]
