Vegetables · Fresh
Ridge gourd
Also called turai, luffa, silk squash, angled luffa
Long, angular green gourd with sharp ridges and soft, spongy, mild flesh; peeled and cooked in Indian dals and Chinese stir-fries.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodBottle gourd
Firmer and blander, not as silky; cook a little longer.
- T2 · GoodCourgettes
Easy to find and similar mild softness, but less spongy and absorbent.
- T2 · GoodSnake gourd
Slightly firmer and more fibrous; peel lightly and cook a bit longer.
- T3 · In a pinchChayote
Crunchier and stays firm; needs longer cooking.
Cook with Ridge gourd
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