"Durian has a regal look with its thorn-covered rind," says Morales. "It's also majestic in size, weighing around six pounds." The husk is thick, spiky, and yellowish-brown or green, and has five ...

Known in many countries as the "king of fruits," the durian is known for its distinctive strong odor, large size, and thorny rind. Though its odor splits opinions, its widespread culinary use in ...