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Joe
 
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Default HELP - Durian Ripeness Question

> well it might be nasty to some people but to others, it's the best fruit &
> smell in the world. My Mrs loves the smell of durians but hates the
> texture... she doesn't mind the taste as well.... & she ain't Asian!


Well, I'm "into" some strange foods so I think I might actually like it too.
And I'm Sicilian.

> if you want it nasty... look for Tempoyak or ferment durians in a sealed
> jar, not many people like it & eat it... including Asians!


Can't do anything like that before Sunday... Except maybe the Tempoyak.
What is it? How is that pronounced?

> break open the durian & expose the soft fruit to air for a couple of days
> until it turns brown or until your neighbours call the morgue.


Can't do that. My wife would kill me.
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