Vegetables · Fresh

Winter melon

Also called ash gourd, wax gourd, petha, dong gua

Large, pale-fleshed gourd with a mild, cucumber-like taste that turns translucent and soft; simmered in Chinese soups and Indian curries and sweets.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodBottle gourd

    Firmer; cook a bit longer.

  • T2 · GoodChayote

    Crunchier, holds shape; cook longer.

  • T3 · In a pinchCourgettes

    Softer, breaks down quickly; add late.

  • T3 · In a pinchDaikon

    Peppery and firmer; good in soups.

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