Have you tried durians? They are like truffles; one need to try it for several times before one can truly appreciates the unique aromatic flavours.

Excellent. While I am in the mood for macaroon, maybe I can make a durian macaroon. Perhaps.

Speaking of which: I am having great difficulty finding recipes for macaroon filling. All the recipes out there are for ganache or butter cream. I am hoping to find something citrus or non-chocolate. You have any suggestions?

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ok.. are they as stinky as they say?

It's a bit remarkable that you speak so calmly of Durian. My cousin was forced to eat hers half a block away from the rest of the family because the aroma of which you speak so fondly was rather, uh, strong. The word aroma seems to have positive connotations, but its use is not limited to such, as my compost pile is also aromatic.
My cousin thinks the flavor is very, well, erotic, but I think we have different taste in men.

I am almost curious enough to beg, borrow, and steal to get a recipe like durian creme pie. I tried it once, several years ago, with some friends - we still collectively grimace when we talk about it. I never would have thought to likening its' aroma to coconut - that's a first.

One of my favourite icecreams is made from durian. I tracked down the guying making it...
He is a regular Australian surfer/punk/dude. He said he went to chinatown and decided to try out new fruits...

Yes, most people find durian repulsive. but if one can overcome the innitial barrier and actually taste the fruit, i am quite sure half of you will actually be gradually seduced by the taste, if not the 'aroma'.

Think of it this way, if we can swallow fermented grape juice (ie wine) and get addicted to it, why not give durian a go?

Is it really just the outer hull that smells or does the fruit itself smell too? I also read that some people smell it as a mixture of vomit/manure, but others don't notice the smell at all. Weird, isn't it?

thai durians are not as fragrant (yeah, that's what i call it) as the malaysian local ones, which are smaller but with creamier flesh...

i grew up with durian and i absolutely love it! pity i could never bring any back to europe with me whenever i'm home in malaysia for holidays...

Stew the durian meat with a whole load of coconut milk and palm sugar, serve it with sweet sticky rice.

Yummy yumminess, I promise you.