durian

We get a durian seller to dish out six essential tips to get the most out of this year’s durian season, which has started in earnest.

Chef Ton of Le Du in Bangkok whips up fine-dining dishes with ant larvae, wild mangosteen and a special dessert candle.

Besides eating the thorny fruit straight from its shell, you can also have it grilled over charcoal, boiled in a steamboat or baked into a cheese tart.

Find out which durians to feast on as the early durian windfall this year draws to a close.

Spike up your knowledge on thorny varieties with our guide on the different durian flavour profiles.