OMG! I had no idea there are different types of durian. I am so intrigued with this fruit and while a little scared, want to try it-especially now that I know to look for the D24 for something with less offensive aromas! Also rude to tease with the flying foxes! I didn’t know they were in that area (I associate them with Australia). So cute!
I think there's around 200-300 commercial varieties and then a bunch of indigenous "jungle" durian species! Look up the Sarawak jungle durians - I went there but they're not in season yet :(
Its Thai custom to eat fruit unripe or not fully ripen including Japanese melon, Mango, Banana, and Durian. In Thailand raw banana is popular grilled and top with coconut sugar and coconut milk. Durian in particular should not be too mushy.
