If you would like to try durian but do not want to suffer the consequences of the smell taking over everything, these little candy/cake things are much more mild, but will give you the essential flavor: https://kamsengfood.com/product/dodol-durian-200gm/
You can find them in most asian groceries.
Or, if brave enough to "try the real thing", get and eat it frozen; the smell is much less intense when frozen.
@cwebberChristine Lemmer-Webber The only way to eat durian, for me, is surrounded by a whole radio crew of Burmese exiles watching me with expectant amusement.
I say it’s the only way because it’s the only way I’ve done it and I certainly have no intention of doing it again.
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