DurianThe king of tropical fruits, although a common fruit, its unique taste and aroma make it loved by some and disliked by others.This distinctive nature of durian also extends to its appearance. Its peculiar shape makes it difficult to see the flesh, and it's hard to tell if it's ripe or not.What if you accidentally buy an unripe durian?Just ripen it.Let's take a look at how to ripen durian!

How to ripen durian

Everyone knows how to eat a ripe durian, but what if you buy an unripe one and open it?Although you can try to eat it raw, an unripe durian is simply tasteless and a waste.Let's take a look at how to ripen durian!

1. If the durian is unripe, you can only wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator.Refrigerating it will improve the taste and make it more creamy.2. It will also last longer, typically lasting for about one or two days.

2. Place the durian andbananas,applesor other ripe fruits together.The ripe fruits will release ethylene gas, which promotes ripening. Placing ripe fruits with unripe durian together will help it ripen.Generally, durian is ripe when it can be eaten directly.

4. Wrap the durian in two sheets of newspaper (or plastic wrap, or a thick towel, but newspaper is better) and place it in a cool place, avoiding contact with air. This will take about two days.

5. If you want to ripen it in the microwave, just microwave it for about 2 minutes. This method has been proven to work.6. If it's not ripe, you can use it to make desserts. Blend it into a puree and use it to makepastries

or other desserts. It tastes delicious.How to tell if durian is ripe or unripeDurian has a very distinctive appearance, making it difficult to tell if it's ripe or unripe.

How to tell if durian is ripe or unripe?

Let's find out!1. If the durian is yellow, it means it's ripe. If it's green, it's still unripe.2. Squeeze the durian with two fingers between the thorns. If it's flexible and you can squeeze it, then it's likely ripe.

3. When you cut open the durian, the opening should be slightly cracked, which is a sign that it's ripe.

If the durian is unripe, it will be hard to cut.

4. Smell it. A ripe durian has a pleasant aroma. An unripe durian will have a bad smell.If it smells like alcohol, it means it's overripe.

5. If the flesh turns yellow, the durian is likely overripe.6. Durian is a tropical fruit that is rich in nutrients and can also cause internal heat, leading to weight gain.

Therefore, people trying to lose weight should avoid eating durian. It's also best to avoid eating durian after 9 pm.

7. How to open a durian: Use a small knife to gently cut along the crack to open the durian. Don't open it all at once, open it in sections, and keep it in a plastic wrap to prevent it from spoiling.Now you know how to ripen durian!

Nutritional value of durian

Durian is known for its rich nutritional value.

But can you explain the nutritional value of durian in detail?

Let's find out!1. Durian is rich inprotein

, eggs, and fats, which provide excellent nourishment to the body. It is a good source of fruit nutrients.2. Durian has a unique aroma, which some people find unpleasant, while others find it very fragrant.The aroma of durian can stimulate appetite and improve digestion. The fiber in durian can also promote intestinal movement and prevent constipation.

3. Durian is a very nutritious fruit. There is a saying in China: "One durian is worth three chickens."One durian has 11% starch, 13% sugar, 3% protein, and also contains fats, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.

In "Durian Town" in Thailand, durian is often used to replenish the bodies of patients and postpartum mothers.The durian flesh and kernel can be used to makesoupto nourish the body and relieve stomach discomfort.Eating durianEating durian is a unique experience.

Besides eating it raw, durian can also be used to make soup and other dishes.

Let's take a look at how to eat durian!1. Durian in soupMaterials: 50g durian, 1 chicken,

10g gingerslices

and 50g ofwalnutsand 50g ofred datesand 50g ofpomegranateseeds.Instructions:1. First, clean and deboned the chicken, then cut it into large pieces.

2. Soak the walnuts in water to remove the oil.

3. Wash the red dates and remove the seeds.

4. Peel the durian, leaving the large outer skin.

Cut the flesh and the outer skin into small pieces.

5. Put the chicken, walnuts, red dates, durian flesh and skin in a pot, add ginger slices, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 3 hours. Add salt and a little sugar to taste.2. Durian kernel soup

withcrabsoupMaterials: 5-6 durian kernels (about 400g), 2 crabs (about 400g), 3 slices of ginger.Instructions:1. Wash the durian kernels.2. Clean and deboned the crab. Fry it until the sides are slightly browned.Then, put it in a pot with the durian kernels and ginger, add water, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add salt and a little oil to taste.88. Can you eat durian kernels?

2. Durian Heart StewCan you eat durian kernels?Not many people know the answer.

In fact, durian kernels are also very nutritious.

93. Durian kernels are rich in protein, which can be eaten after being cooked. The taste is similar to

1. Wash the durian heart thoroughly.

chestnuts.Durian kernels also have medicinal properties. In Guangdong, there is a traditional method of using durian kernels to make soup.

Compared to durian flesh, durian kernels are milder in nature. They have the effects of nourishing the kidney and strengthening the spleen.

Let's take a look at how to makedurian kernel soupNow.Materials:

pig bones,

lotus root,durian kernels,.jujube,freshlonganandcorn

Instructions:1. Wash the pig bones and place them in a pot, add water and bring to a boil. Remove the blood.2. Wash the lotus root and corn, and cut the durian kernels, longan, and jujubes. Rinse them thoroughly.3. Put the lotus root, corn, pig bones, and durian kernels in a pot, add water and bring to a boil.4. After boiling, remove the foam.5. Then, add the lotus root, corn, durian kernels, and jujubes. Cook for about one and a half hours.6. After cooking for one and a half hours, add the longan and cook for about 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.Fresh lycheeandcornRecipe:

1. Wash and place pork bones in a pot, add water and bring to a boil, removing blood.

1. Wash and place pork bones in a pot, add water and bring to a boil, removing blood.Remove with a spoon and set aside;2. Wash and cut lotus root and corn into pieces, peel and wash the durian heart and lychee, wash the lychee thoroughly and set aside;

3. In a separate pot, add hot water and add ingredients 1;

4. Bring to a boil over high heat, using a spoon to remove the foam;

5. Add lotus root, corn, durian heart, lychee, and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours;

Add lotus root, corn, durian kernels, and lychee meat, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. After 1.5 hours, add lychee and simmer for about 30 minutes, add salt to taste.