Durian Tempura with Spicy Tanjong Sauce® — Balik Pulau’s Peak Season Hack
It is peak durian season in Balik Pulau, and the orchards are overflowing with Musang King, D24, and the beloved local kampung varieties. While most Penangites are happily eating durian straight from the husk, here is a quick recipe that turns fresh durian into something unexpected: crispy durian tempura with a spicy Tanjong Sauce® dip.
Why Durian and Tanjong Sauce® Work Together
Durian is rich, creamy, and intensely sweet. When you batter and fry it, the heat caramelises the natural sugars and creates a crisp shell around a molten centre. The tangy-umami kick of Tanjong Sauce® — with its signature nutmeg warmth from real Penang Myristica fragrans — cuts through that richness perfectly. Three drops. That is all you need.
10-Minute Durian Tempura Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6–8 segments of fresh durian (ripe but firm)
- 1 cup tempura flour
- ¾ cup ice-cold water
- Oil for deep frying
- Tanjong Sauce® for dipping
Method:
- Remove durian seeds carefully, keeping the flesh in whole segments.
- Mix tempura flour with ice-cold water until just combined. Do not overmix — lumps are fine.
- Heat oil to 170°C. Dip each durian segment in batter and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately with a small dish of Tanjong Sauce® on the side.
The result is a crispy shell that shatters on bite, revealing warm, custard-like durian inside. Dip it into Tanjong Sauce® and you get sweet, savoury, tangy, and spicy in one mouthful. It is the kind of combination that sounds wrong but tastes so right — exactly the sort of thing Penang food culture thrives on.
Beyond Durian Season
No durian? This same tempura batter works beautifully with cempedak, jackfruit, or even banana. And Tanjong Sauce® — with its fluid, smooth texture that clings without dripping — is the perfect dipping companion for any fried fruit.
Where to Buy Tanjong Sauce®
Ready to bring the authentic Penang taste to your kitchen? Order Tanjong Sauce® now:
- Shopee — Fast delivery across Malaysia
- Lazada — Available with free shipping options
- TikTok Shop — Order directly in-app
- tanjongsauce.com — Order direct from our website
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