Recipes for Durian

Safe ways to use durian past its expiration date

Durian Smoothie

Durian Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie that uses expired durian, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup expired durian (5 days after expiry)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the ripe banana.
  2. In a blender, combine the sliced banana, expired durian, milk, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Durian Pancakes

Durian Pancakes

Delicious pancakes made with expired durian, promoting food safety and minimizing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup expired durian (5 days after expiry), mashed
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed expired durian, milk, egg, and vegetable oil.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. Serve the durian pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, or whipped cream.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Durian Curry

Durian Curry

A flavorful curry made with slightly expired durian, reducing food waste while still ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of slightly expired durian pulp
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger
  • 2 tablespoons of curry powder
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the curry powder and stir for a minute to release its flavors.
  4. 4. Add the slightly expired durian pulp to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  7. 7. Serve the Durian Curry hot with steamed rice or naan bread.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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