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Red Prawn

Durian · 榴莲

Red Prawn in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Not usually on shelves this month.

A Penang variety (Ang Hae) with sweet, sticky flesh.

Very sweetSticky
Look for
Orange-red flesh.
Best for
Beginners and sweet tooths
Malaysia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (1)
MY
MalaysiaPahang (Raub, Bentong), Johor, Penang
Off season
Red Prawn grown in Malaysia
Not shipping now

Other durian varieties

Common questions

When is Red Prawn durian in season in Singapore?
Malaysia: Jun–Jul. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's Red Prawn is best in October?
Red Prawn is not usually on shelves in October.
How do I pick a ripe durian?
Smell: Strong and sweet, never sour or alcoholic. Stem: Moist and fresh. A dried, dark stem means it's old. Thorns: Press two thorns together: slight flex means ripe. Ask: Good stalls will open one so you can check the flesh.
How should I store durian?
Eat the same day. Lasts 1–2 days opened. Put opened flesh in an airtight box in the fridge, ideally double-wrapped, or everything will smell of durian.

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