Fruits produced in Indonesia are varied. In addition to eating fruits directly, Indonesians also make them into fruit salad (Rujak), usually with some syrup and salt to dip them into. Eating fruit salad is the best way for local residents to cool off from the heat. The following are delicious tropical fruits in Indonesia.

1. Durian

Durian is one of the proud fruits of Indonesian residents. Known as the "king of fruits", the durian has a strange shape and a thorny shell, so be careful when you touch it. In terms of price, it is more expensive than other fruits. Durian from Medan is the sweetest and most fragrant.

If you eat durian for the first time, you may be a little unaccustomed to its peculiar taste, and then give up trying durian. In fact, the unique fragrance of durian is its biggest attraction. Golden durian, soft and smooth, you will never forget. Once you start eating durians, you will become addicted and want to eat them all.

2. Salak (snake skin fruit)

Salak is a specialty of Indonesia. The skin of this fruit is rough like the skin of a snake. Peel the Salak and you will see the white pulp. Salak pulp has a thin film, remember to tear it off when eating. Salak tastes sweet, sour and astringent.

If you want to eat Salak, remember to buy Salak from Bali or Yogyakarta, the taste will be sweeter.

3. Dukuh

This yellow, pale and small fruit is one of the proud fruits of Indonesian residents. Dukuh usually bears fruit once a year. Don't swallow this fruit directly when you eat it with the seeds! Dukuh is a specialty of Sumatra in southern Indonesia.

In Southeast Asia, Dukuh is very popular, but unfortunately Dukuh has not yet entered the European and American markets.

4. Pepaya

Papaya is the most common fruit in Indonesia. The papayas produced in Indonesia are sweet in taste, bright in color, and have a laxative effect. The papayas produced in Indonesia are usually divided into two categories: the first type is the larger Thai papaya, and the second type is the smaller California papaya.

Crispy green papaya makes for an Indonesian-style fruit salad.

5. Nangka

Nangka is a large fruit with a green rind but yellow flesh. The total amount of a Nangka is about 20 to 30 kilograms. Nangka has a lot of glue. After cleaning, you can eat only one-third of Nangka.

Nangka can be used as chewing gum for a few bites, which can change the odor in the mouth; in addition, it has the effect of health and longevity.

6. Rambutan

Rambutan fruit is rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. It has a unique appearance and taste similar to lychee, so it is also called Mao lychee. The shell of rambutan is thicker than that of lychees. Peeling it with your nails will hurt your fingers, and it is also unsanitary.

The correct way is to hold it up and down with both hands and unscrew it like a bottle cap.

7. Jambu

Jambu fruit is pink, has a special aroma, is crisp and delicious, and has an elegant appearance. It is a good fruit that can cure many diseases. Jambu is usually found in Indonesian-style fruit salads. Jambu has a sweet and sour taste and is one of the best fruits for weight loss.

8. Buah naga

The brightly colored Buah naga is the best fruit for vitamin supplementation. The color of the pulp of Buah naga can be divided into two colors, white and red. Cut it open, peel off the skin, and eat the meat inside with a spoon.

Fresh Buah naga is very refreshing, slightly sweet and sour, and tastes good. It will be very sweet and delicious when cooked. Buah naga also has the effect of nourishing blood.