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5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties

A TCM physician tells us how‘cooling’ — or not —these beloveddurian accompaniments are. (This article first appeared in issue #978, Jul16, 2009).

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — Not all of these popular durian accompaniments — each believed to counterbalance the 'heatiness' of the thorny fruit —are created equally. According to traditional Chinese medicine physician Tan Chong Siew from Eu Yan Sang, some are more 'cooling' than others. In fact,one of them is not 'cooling' at all. Scroll through our photo galleryto find out which one. (This article first appeared in issue #978, Jul16, 2009).Follow us on Facebookfor more foodie news and videos.

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — Visit adurian stalland you’ll inevitably spot a mound of mangosteens lurking nearby. “Mangosteens and durians are natural partners,” says Chinese physician Tan. The two should be consumed one after the other, so that the durian’s ‘heatiness’ would be neutralised by the tangy coolness of the mangosteen.

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — While it has its own merits, Tan says coconut water isn’t as ‘cooling’ as the mangosteen. However, he recommends slurping on some if you feel a sore throat developing — the clear juice helps to alleviate the symptoms.

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — Despite its name, the liang teh (‘cooling’ herbal tea) is not as liang as the mangosteen. In fact, Tan figures at best,it is only about as effective as coconut water.

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — This old wives’ remedy may not be as ridiculous as it sounds. Tan says: “Some scientists have found that drinking saltwater may have a ‘cooling’ effect.” Whether it’s necessary to drink it from a durian shell like a caveman is quite another matter.

5 Popular Durian Accompaniments Ranked In Order Of 'Cooling' Properties — “Barley is not a good ‘cooling’ drink,” advises Tan. “It’s more useful for detoxification purposes.” Alamak, so we've been downing this for the wrong reason all these years?

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