How Do You Eat Durian

Durian is usually eaten raw. It can be served in many forms, however and is an ingredient in many cooked dishes. Durian cakes, sauces, ice creams, chips, pastries, pancakes and crepes are all popular in Asia. The fruit is also sometimes fermented in traditional preparations. Durian juice can be extracted, too. Durian seeds, when cooked, are also edible. Raw durian seeds are toxic, however. Do NOT eat them.