Person: I mean can anyone really describe the taste of durian?

cwebber@social.coop

@mlemweb is not a durian enjoyer but does agree with my description, which is partly why I can't eat it when she's around

evdhmn@ecoevo.social

@cwebber
Wait how do you ferment carmelized onions.. I mean I didn’t realize that could happen.

msh@coales.co

@EVDHmn @cwebber I think you have to carmelise fermented onions. Doing it the other way around probably violates the Laws of Nature.

evdhmn@ecoevo.social

@msh @cwebber well at least I learned the process maybe
Now how to ferment ? Enzyme type?

msh@coales.co

@EVDHmn probably the same as making sauerkrout, just chop 'em up and put 'em in jars with saltwater and let things brew for a few weeks. I don't know if any sort of fanciness with enzymes or starters would be needed

I wonder if anyone has ever fermented durians. I bet that would be impressively pungent!

@cwebber

evdhmn@ecoevo.social

@msh
Oh thank you so much I will have to try!

@cwebber

cwebber@social.coop

If you would like to try durian but do not want to suffer the consequences of the smell taking over everything, these little candy/cake things are much more mild, but will give you the essential flavor: https://kamsengfood.com/product/dodol-durian-200gm/

You can find them in most asian groceries.

Or, if brave enough to "try the real thing", get and eat it frozen; the smell is much less intense when frozen.

cwebber@social.coop

@EVDHmn @msh I will be curious. I have not actually tried fermenting carmelized onions, or vice versa...!

cwebber@social.coop

@EVDHmn @msh (btw I suspect you *can* ferment carmelized onions, but I have not tried it. it could be tricky!)

noctuaminervae@toot.si

@cwebber The only way to eat durian, for me, is surrounded by a whole radio crew of Burmese exiles watching me with expectant amusement.

I say it’s the only way because it’s the only way I’ve done it and I certainly have no intention of doing it again.