辣椒 - Chilli

Recently, I went up to Ipoh and got to try this durian variant called 辣椒 (chilli).  Hmmm is it another variant that doesn't come down to Singapore?  Nevermind, I need to try it to know if it is nice don't I?

The durian is oblong shaped, with a pointed rear.  Thorns are regular, nothing unusual to my untrained eye.  


I sniffed at it and sense it's likely bitter sweet but the durian stall uncle insisted Chilli is a sweet variant durian.  Nevermind again, I still must try it!

The way he opened the durian, he cut off the rear to make it flat.  Now, this is not the first time I seen durian sellers does that, but it isn't common method here in Singapore.  The reason for cutting the base is to expose the split lines, so it is easier where to cut.  Ok, fine!

What 'offended' me was, he plunged the knife quite deep and cut along the lines.  That definitely cut the durian flesh!  DAMN I HATE THAT!!!  Very unprofessional!  If not because durian sellers doesn't like people to touch their tools of the trade, I would have insisted on opening it myself.  Yes, I was annoyed, but I didn't express it tho. I'm fussy, YES I am.  It's just like I hate melted and refreeze ice cream (ice crystal).

The inside, don't it look decent?  Yes, it does look sweet doesn't it?  Quite often this yellowish orange color tone seems to suggest sweet variant.  But I'm still convinced my nose told me it is bitter sweet. 

It does taste bitter sweet!  Ok maybe this is an odd one out?  Taste wise, the flesh is smooth, pungent level is decent too!  Overall, I do quite like this durian.  I can't further describe the taste.

Try it if you sees it.  Don't worry, it ain spicy.