Brunei’s
tropical climate and year-round warm weather
means that the country produces a wide spectrum
of fruits and vegetables unique to Southeast
Asia. Orchards and backyard gardens produce
a wide range of seasonal and non-seasonal
tropical fruits, and traditional production
systems produce non-seasonal fruits such
as bananas, papayas, pineapples, watermelons
and seasonal fruits namely, durian, chempedak,
tarap, rambutan, langsat, belunu, asam aur-aur
and membangan to meet the domestic demand
for fruits.
Try some of these home-grown specialities
on your visit to Brunei!
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Durian
Famous across Asia for its unique,
unmatched flavour (and characteristic
smell!), the durian may have originated
in the rainforests of Borneo. A number
of rare durian species are found only
in Brunei and almost nowhere else
on the planet. The creamy, custard-like
flesh inside has an indescribable
taste that some describe as addictive!
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Rambutan
In the months of July and August,
fruit stalls in Brunei are filled
to the brim with this unusual, colourful
offering. Visitors are often apprehensive
about the rambutan, with its bright
crimson skin covered with short fleshy
hairs, but inside lies a sweet white
fruit hailed across Southeast Asia
as one of the most delicious in the
world. It’s apt name comes from
the Malay, 'rambut' meaning hair.
Inside is a narrow seed covered with
semitransparent flesh which is crisp,
sweet and juicy.
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Langsat
The langsat is known by many names
in the other dialects of the Old World
tropics, but around the world, langsat
is the most commonly used. Originally
from Malaysia, the langsat is now
cultivated across Southeast Asia and
is a summertime favourite. The light
yellow skin is easily removed, revealing
a sweet white fruit with a grape-like
flavour, but without the tartness
and acidity.
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Long Bean
One of the region’s most distinctive
vegetables, the long bean is used
in a variety of dishes in many countries.
The long thin edible pod of the cowpea,
the long bean can reach up to 3 metres
in length! It adds a crisp texture
to curries and other traditional Malay
dishes found in Brunei
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