How to eat durian shell

Durian is the king of fruits. It is a famous high-quality fruit. It is produced in Southeast Asian countries. In recent years, Thailand has vigorously developed this variety, and the output has increased year by year. Durian is an evergreen tree belonging to the Kapok family, with a height of 15-20 meters. The leaves are long and round, with a pointed top, cymes, and light yellow flowers. The fruit is the size of a football, with a firm peel and dense triangular thorns. The flesh is composed of a fleshy package of arils, which is light yellow, sticky and juicy, soft and sweet, and tastes like ice cream.

Nutritional value of durian

Durian contains 11% starch, 13% sugar, 3% protein, and a variety of vitamins. It is very nutritious. Thai people eat durian to nourish their bodies after illness and women eat durian after childbirth. Local people regard it as the "king of tropical fruits". It is rich in protein and vitamins, and has the effects of strengthening the spleen and qi, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, and warming the body. Durian is a treasure from head to toe. The shell of the durian is a good tonic for bone soup. It is said that the nutritional value and medicinal value of the core are even more amazing, and it is regarded as a treasure by the people of the place of origin.

Benefits of Durian

Durian is rich in protein and lipids, which are good for the body and are a good source of fruit nutrition. Durian has a special smell, and different people have different feelings about it. Some people think it stinks like cat feces, while others think it has a rich fragrance. The smell of durian can stimulate appetite, and the dietary fiber in it can also promote intestinal peristalsis.

Buying Guide

The quality of durian can be judged from the skin. If the conical thorns are thick and sparse, they are generally well developed, with many fruits and thick and delicate flesh. If the thorns are sharp and dense, the fruits are thin and the flesh is coarse. Or if you pull two adjacent thorns closer together, if they easily touch each other, they are ripe.

How to eat durian shell

Durian shell fried in salt water

Boil the durian shell in light salt water and drink it, it can reduce internal heat and relieve stagnation. It is best to buy durian when it is 70% to 80% ripe, it does not have a strong smell, and beginners can accept it more easily; if you eat too much, it will cause heat supplementation and nosebleeds, it is best to boil the shell in light salt water and drink it, it can reduce internal heat and relieve stagnation; use the durian skin to relieve stagnation; use the durian skin meat to cook chicken soup, it can be used as a nourishing soup for women, it can remove stomach cold.

Durian Shell Corn Bone Soup

Prepare the materials:

Durian shell, pork bone, corn, scallion, ginger slices

Production process:

1. Wash the durian shell, take out the layer close to the shell and set aside

2. Blanch the pork bones, rinse them in cold water to remove impurities, drain and set aside

3. Put all the ingredients into a pot, add enough water, and boil over high heat.

4. Turn to low heat and continue cooking for about 1 hour, turn off the heat, and add salt to taste

postscript:

1. Blanching the pork bones can make the soup clearer, remove excess impurities, and make it taste better

2. Durian shell can relieve heat and dryness, and also add a little sweetness to the soup.

3. The addition of corn can absorb excess fat in the pork bones, making the soup moist and not fat.