Opo Squash

Aliases

Pul Qua, Long Melon, Bottle Gourd, Hu Lu Gua, Woo-Lo-Kua, Peh-Poh or Long Squash

Description

This squash is cylindrical and light green in color. It has white meat with small seeds.

Preparation and Serving

It can be eaten raw, or sliced thinly for stirfry or baked whole.

Recipe Links

Opo Squash

Chana Dal Purée with Tender Bottle Gourd Cubes

Featured Recipe

Pork or Chicken, cut in serving pieces
1 Opo Squash
2-3 handfuls of Grean Beans
6 roma Tomatoes or 3-4 regular tomatoes
1/4 pound mushrooms, chucky or thick slices
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp patis (fish sauce)
1/4 c water

Brown pork or chicken. Add everything else and simmer til meat is tender and veggies are cooked.

Recipe created by Angel

Links

Melissa’s Mini Merchandiser

Old Country Market

Cooseman's Worldwide

The Singapore Science Centre