How to eat snake melon

Release time : 04/15/2025 09:30:01

The snake gourd is an annual climbing vine native to subtropical regions. It is called "snake gourd" because the shape of the gourd resembles that of a snake.

Snake gourd is a type of green vegetable, which is also a delicacy on the dining table.

However, since its shape is too unique, although people are curious about it, there are fewer people trying it.

Actually, snake gourd is a very delicious food.

How to cook snake gourd is delicious? Below, the mother network will introduce several ways to eat snake gourd. Firstly, we can cut the snake gourd into thin slices and blanch in boiling water, which can remove the bitterness and astringency of the snake gourd. Next, we can put the blanched snake gourd in a bowl, add some minced garlic, chili, salt, etc., mix well, and then you can eat it. Secondly, we can choose to slice the snake gourd and stir-fry it with meat strips, mushrooms, etc. This not only adds more texture but also enriches the nutrition of the snake gourd. In addition, we can also cut the snake gourd into strips and deep-fry them with eggs, starch, etc. The fried snake gourd strips are crispy on the outside and tender inside, with an excellent taste. In summary, snake gourd is a nutritious and delicious vegetable. As long as we master the correct cooking method, we can make delicious and mouthwatering dishes from snake gourd.

How to eat snake gourd? The snake gourd is a climbing vine, its young leaves are long and thin, the body of the snake gourd is cylindrical or bent, the tip and base of the gourd are gradually thin and thin, like a snake, the skin of the gourd is grayish white, there are many green stripes on the surface, the meat is white, soft, mature gourd is light red brown, the flesh is loose.

Moreover, snake gourd has a cooling nature and a slightly sweet taste, possessing the efficacy of clearing heat, transforming phlegm, moistening the lungs, and lubricating the intestines.

The snake gourd is highly resistant to pests and diseases, with high yield.

Snake gourd contains minerals and various nutrients.

Snake melons are refreshing, heat-clearing, and diuretic, offering significant benefits for human health.

Nezha is a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals with tender flesh, slightly foul smell but becomes aromatic after cooking, mildly sweet.

Snake gourd, which is edible as a vegetable with tender fruit, can also be eaten by the tender leaves and stems.

We usually use snake gourd to cook with other food, besides that, we can also make sweets or pancakes with snake gourd. If you are creative enough, you can create your own new dish.

Each person has different tastes, some like sweet, others like salty.

Some ingredients are only suitable for sweet dishes, some are only suitable for savory ones, and some can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

Squash, which is both sweet and salty.

Below, Mama's Network teaches you how to make a sweet treat using snake gourd—honey-glazed snake gourd.

Ingredients: (1) 300g snake gourd, 15g red onion.

(2) 5 grams of green chili, 5 grams of red chili, 5 grams of garlic, and 5 grams of shallot.

Seasoning: 150ml of white vinegar, 180g of sugar, and 10g of salt.

Preparation Method: (1) Cut the snake gourd at a 15-degree angle with a slight slant, making incisions up to two-thirds of its thickness. Repeat the same 15-degree angled cuts on the opposite side and set aside.

(2) Boil the seasoning and let it cool. Slice all the ingredients (2), then mix them into the seasoning. This will create the vinegar-honey sauce.

(3) Soak the snake gourd in vinegar honey sauce and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours to let it absorb the flavors.

Braised snake gourd stir-fry, the snake gourd is very tasty to be stir-fried.

It can be stir-fried with various materials.

Stir-fried dried tofu with snake gourd is a delightful dish where the dried tofu boasts a rich, savory bean flavor, while the snake gourd offers a light, refreshing taste. When cooked together, the combination is simply exquisite, offering a perfect harmony of color, aroma, and flavor.

Here is the recipe for Stir-Fried Snake Gourd with Dried Tofu Skin: **Ingredients:** - 1 or 2 snake gourds - Several pieces of fresh dried tofu skin (bean curd sheets), cut into sections - Seasonings: minced ginger, salt **Instructions:** 1. First, peel the outer skin of the snake gourd. If there is a green, hard layer beneath the white skin, peel that off as well.

Incise or cut the cyst.

2. Then, cut the fresh bean curd sheets (processed fresh bean curd sheets) into sections. If the bean curd sheets are relatively tender and tend to dissolve during cooking, they should be cut into slightly larger pieces. If they do not dissolve, they can be cut into smaller pieces.

Heat oil in a wok and sauté salt and minced ginger over low heat until fragrant. Add snake gourd and stir-fry until slightly softened. Then, add dried tofu skin and stir-fry briefly. Pour in a small amount of water and cook until everything is tender and fully cooked.

"4. Thicken with a slurry of oil and water, and you're done."

If you have a preference for flour-based dishes, snake gourd can also cater to your taste. Here's a recipe for snake gourd and onion stuffed flatbread.

We can use snake gourd to make onion pies, which can serve as a snack. If you need to travel long distances, you can also prepare these snake gourd onion pies to take with you on the road as a filling meal.

Ingredients: Snake gourd, onion, minced meat, self-raising flour dough. Instructions: 1. Cut the snake gourd into thin strips, then finely dice and place in a bowl.

2. Cut the onion into thin strips, then finely dice it and mix it with the diced snake gourd.

3. Use salt to draw out the moisture from the items prepared in steps 1 and 2.

4. Mix the minced meat well and set aside for later use.

5. Combine the squeezed water from steps 1 and 2 with the mixed meat filling, add sesame oil and salt, and mix well to form the filling.

The dough needs to rest for 20 minutes before it can be used.

Divide the dough into small portions, roll out the wrappers, fill them with the stuffing to form the pie bases, place them in the electric griddle, cover with the lid, and a batch will be ready in 3-4 minutes.

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So, eating an appropriate amount of chili peppers is beneficial to one's health.

Stir-fried snake gourd with shredded meat and chili peppers is also a delicious dish.

Ingredients: snake gourd, red and green chili peppers, lean pork, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, cooking wine, chicken bouillon, sugar, etc.

Instructions: 1. Wash the snake gourd, cut it into sections, remove the pulp and seeds, and then slice it into strips.

2. Cut the red and green chili peppers into strips.

3. Cut the lean meat into strips, marinate with soy sauce and oyster sauce, then coat with a starch mixture.

4. Heat oil in a pot until it's hot, then add Sichuan peppercorns to sauté and fry the meat strips.

5. Finally, put all the ingredients into the pot and stir-fry them.

6. Add salt, cooking wine, chicken essence, and sugar to the mixture, taste the ripeness of the snake gourd, then add garlic slices.

7. Once the oil is finished, pour it into the serving dish and serve.

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