This is what King Fruit (or Durian fruit) looks like. It's really spiky on the outside (and they're sharp spikes!!) and the inside is full of these pod-like things that you remove and skin. It REEKS. Like a landfill. I'm not even kidding. Like methane, dirty socks and public restroom - much like how China smells in general, actually. But the actual King Fruit is HUUUUUUUGE. Like the size of a basketball. Then it tastes like raw onions, raw butter and a hint of sugar. It's very different and I'm so sad I can't bring one home for all of you to try.
From wikipedia: "The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia."
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