How to peel a durian

Peeling durian may sound like a technical job, but it can be very simple if you master the right method. Here are the detailed steps and methods to help you easily peel durian.

1. Check the top of the durian

Before peeling the durian, first check the top of the durian. Usually, you can start from the top of the durian. If the durian shell already has cracks, you can gently break it open with your hands along the cracks. This is the simplest method and does not require any tools, just some strength and patience.

2. Use a knife to open

If the durian shell does not have natural cracks, you will need to use a knife at this time. Choose a sharp knife, insert the tip of the knife from the top of the durian, and gently cut along the texture of the peel. Be careful when cutting to avoid excessive force and causing the flesh to be cut by the knife. After making a small cut, you can continue to cut along the texture of the peel until a crack that can be broken by hand appears.

3. Cut along the warp of the durian

Look closely at the durian shell and you will find that it has some natural warps. These warps are the weaker parts of the durian shell and are very suitable for cutting. Use a knife to slowly cut along these warps. It may feel a bit laborious at first, but after a few more cuts, the shell will gradually crack. When the crack is big enough, use your hands to break the shell open.

4. Use the beating method

If the above methods cannot successfully open the durian, you can also use the beating method. Find a solid ground and beat the durian several times. After a few beatings, the shell will naturally crack. At this time, it is much easier to break the shell by hand. It should be noted that you should be careful not to damage the durian flesh during the beating process.

Precautions

Choose mature durian: The shell of mature durian is easier to crack and is more suitable for manual peeling.
Be careful with knives: Be especially careful when using knives to avoid scratching yourself or damaging the flesh.
Clean the environment: The process of peeling durian may be messy, so it is best to do it in a place that is easy to clean, such as the kitchen.

After mastering these methods, whether it is a cracked durian or a crackless durian, it can be easily handled. Enjoying delicious durian flesh is no longer a difficult task!

I hope this guide will help you, go and try it!