Fruit controllers, have you ever encountered such an embarrassing scene? I happily bought a durian, and when I opened it with anticipation, I found that - oops, the flesh inside was still a green little guy, and it didn't reach the mellow sweetness and silky taste we expected. Don't panic, let me, the incarnation of the "durian ripening master", teach you how to make the immature durian turn gorgeously and turn it into the "sweet bomb" in your mouth!
When we find that the opened durian is not yet ripe, don't be in a hurry to sigh in disappointment, after all, every "potential stock" needs time to transform. Looking at the hard, greenish flesh, it's as if they're saying, "Hey, I'm just a kid, give me some time to grow!" ”
2. Reveal the principle of durian ripening.
The ripening of durian is actually a complex internal physiological process, mainly the gradual conversion of starch into sugar and the release of unique flavor substances. So, what we need to do is to create the right environmental conditions to accelerate this natural process.
3. Practical guide: three major moves to ripen durian.
Parcel Law. Put the unripe durian flesh back into the shell and wrap it tightly with several layers of newspaper or clean kitchen paper towels. This is because newspapers and paper towels absorb the release of ethylene gas, which is a ripening hormone produced by the fruit itself.
Fruit catalysis.
Find some ripe fruits, such as apples, bananas, etc., and put them in the same sealed bag or box to live with the durian. These ripe fruits release a large amount of ethylene, which helps durians ripen quickly.
Thermoregulation method.
Place the wrapped durian in a warm and dark place at room temperature, and in general, after two to three days, the durian will gradually soften and give off a strong aroma. If the weather is colder, consider putting it in a cardboard box and placing a hot water bottle around it to increase the temperature, but avoid direct contact to avoid burns.
Fourth, tips for judging whether it is mature.
Gently press the durian pulp, if it feels elastic and has a certain sinking feeling, and can smell the aroma of the nose, then congratulations, your durian has successfully advanced to the "king of ripe durian"! Remember not to squeeze too much, otherwise it is easy to cause damage to the pulp.
The above is about the whole process of durian ripening, as long as you are patient with this "slow heat player", I believe it will give you a feast on your taste buds! The next time you encounter an unfamiliar durian, you will no longer be a helpless novice, but a confident "durian expert".