"Joe" > wrote in message
news:cBujf.527$gm2.412@trndny03...
>>>So... It looks like I have a lot of work ahead of me trying to open
>>>these
>>>things, huh?
>>
>> Opening it is only half the problem. Getting the pods out is
>> another. That picture makes it look easy. :-)
>
> Great... So question #2 is... Once I open the daggone things, how do I
> get the pods out.
>
> Also, seeing as I've never had Durian before... Do you have to do
> anything to teh pods before eating them such as removing a skin or
> something? Any seeds, etc? I asume the pods are the seeds.

we always use a machete, a couple of well placed hacks & then twist the
blade so the shell is pried open, from then on use your hands to pull it
apart. once the fruit is split in 1/2, you'll see that the soft fruits are
actually in their own little sealed 'compartments' inside the tough shell.
You use your fingers to pick the creamy fruit & suck/eat it. Once finished,
use your machete to hack open the other compartments. When it's all done &
eaten, turn a shell upside down so it's like a upturned turtle, pour salt
into the empty compartment where the fruit once sat & water so you have a
'bowl' of salt water. Wash your fingers in it & drink it. It's suppose to
help digestion & get rid of some of the smell.

There's a tough seed inside the off white/pale yellow soft creamy custard
fruit, some people boil it & eat that too.

DC.