Durian curry, a delicious and unique dish from the Western region of Vietnam.

With the delicious and visually appealing Ri6 durian variety combined with the local culinary culture, the Vitamin Village durian orchard in Can Tho has launched an incredibly attractive dish considered a signature of the Mekong Delta: Durian Curry with Muscovy Duck. This dish has drawn curious diners to experience and enjoy it at Vitamin Village.

Durian curry is a unique and interesting dish. If you are a durian lover, try eating and cooking this curry to experience its special flavor.

Replacing potatoes in traditional curry dishes at family meals and parties, durian curry cooked with Muscovy duck, originating from Vitamin Village in O Mon District, Can Tho City, has sparked curiosity about its unique flavor combination of durian and fragrant curry. Will the two flavors overpower each other? This is the biggest question on the minds of most visitors, including many experienced cooks.

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Without even considering the quality of this unique dish, the vibrant yellow of the plump durian segments makes the curry look incredibly appealing. While still using the traditional curry method with duck as the main ingredient, the sweet potatoes have been replaced with durian segments. The owner's meticulous choice of ingredients—durians that are just ripe, retaining their crispness and richness similar to cooked sweet potatoes, and preserving the strong, distinctive durian aroma—is remarkable.

Durian curry is quite easy to make; you just need to prepare some basic ingredients and follow simple steps.

The recipe for durian curry was also shared by the owner of the Vitamin Village durian orchard: The ingredients must be carefully selected, using durians that are just ripe. These durians should have a subtle aroma and the thorns should not be soft. Next, choose a good duck. The preparation process is similar to other curries. Cut the duck meat into bite-sized pieces, crush garlic and shallots, marinate with spices such as curry powder, add crushed curry leaves for a more fragrant flavor, and season with a little salt, sugar, and MSG. Adjust the ingredients to your family's taste. After marinating for 15-30 minutes, sauté the curry powder until fragrant, add the duck meat and stir-fry until browned, then add coconut milk and cook for about 20 minutes. Finally, add the prepared durian meat and cook until infused with the curry flavor.

The combination of the rich creaminess of curry and the pungent aroma of durian creates a unique flavor unlike any other curry. Durian curry provides many essential nutrients for the body such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Visitors can experience durian orchards with many durian varieties. Besides Ri6, Vitamin Village also features other durian varieties that bear fruit year-round, and notably, the Musang King durian grown in Can Tho. In addition, enjoying local dishes at reasonable prices and the cool, fresh air of the ecological garden is an ideal choice that visitors from near and far shouldn't miss.

To experience unique and distinctive dishes of the Western region, visitors can go to Vitamin Village located in Chau Van Liem ward, O Mon district, Can Tho city.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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