5 Must-Try Exotic Indonesian Fruits

Durian is known for its rich, sweet, and custard-like texture. It has a strong aroma with a spiky exterior and its taste bears subtle hints of vanilla and almonds.

Durian

The King of Fruits is often used to prepare Indonesian ice creams, desserts, and candies. They are perfect for food experiment enthusiasts.

Mangosteen is regarded as The Queen of Fruits. Small and spherical in shape, it has a thick, purple skin with a tangy-sweet and juicy texture.

Mangosteen

The fruit is consumed by gently crushing the rind with fingers until it splits open. Mangosteen is known for its medicinal properties as well.

Rambutan, one of the most unique Indonesian fruits contains a hairy, spiky surface. Its flesh resembles that of a lychee with a tangy and sweet flavour.

Rambutan

Rambutan can be consumed fresh. But it can also be used in preparing desserts and fruit salads to enhance the taste.

Also known as Snake Fruit, Salak has a reddish-brown, scaly skin, which resembles snake scales. It has a distinct crispy, sweet, and sour flavour reminiscent of bananas and pineapples.

Salak

Enriched with the goodness of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, Salak is used in making jams, liqueurs, and desserts.

Kedondong is an exotic but lesser-known Indonesian fruit that is a must-try. It is frequently used in jams, beverages, and pickles.

Kedondong

Kedondong is also infused with the goodness of Vitamin C, making it a perfect and healthy snack option with the right amount of tanginess and crunchiness.