Snake Gourd
Snake gourd is a tropical vegetable common in Asia and Africa. It has an elongated, snake-like shape and is usually green in color. The flesh is soft and juicy and has a mild, sweet flavor. This vegetable is often used in Asian and African cuisine to make curries, soups and stews.
Where is Snake Gourd grown?
Snake Gourd is grown mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is also grown in other parts of the world, such as South America and Australia, but it is especially popular in countries such as India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Where can you buy Snake Gourd?
You can buy this vegetable in the Netherlands mainly in Surinamese, Chinese and Turkish tokos/supermarkets. Since Snake Gourd belongs to the vegetable category, you can often find it on the vegetable shelf of the respective toko or supermarket.
The taste
This vegetable has a soft and juicy texture and a mild, sweet flavor. The flesh of the vegetable is not very strong in flavor, making it good to combine with other ingredients. When cooked in curries, soups or stews, it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients and adds a slightly sweet taste.
Nutritional value
Snake gourd is a very healthy vegetable that is low in calories and high in nutrients. It is high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus. In addition, snake gourd also contains antioxidants and other phytonutrients that contribute to good health. A 100-gram serving contains about 20 calories, 1.5 grams of fiber, 20% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C and 10% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin A.
Recipes
There are many different ways to prepare snake gourd. Here are a few recipes you can try:
1. Snake gourd curry: Slice snake gourd and cook it in a curry of tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander. Serve with rice or naan bread.
2. Snake gourd soup: Cook pieces of snake gourd in a broth of vegetables and spices such as ginger, garlic and pepper. Puree the soup and add some coconut milk for extra flavor.
3. Snake gourd chips: thinly slice snake gourd and bake in the oven until crispy. Season with salt and pepper and serve as a healthy alternative to potato chips.
4. Snake Gourd fritters: Mix grated snake gourd with flour, herbs and spices and fry the mixture until golden brown. Serve as a snack or as a side dish with a meal.
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