Snake Gourd 蛇瓜 Petola Ular

RM3.90

Snake gourd belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Grow on annual, tropical vines cultivated for its edible fruits and eaten as a vegetable when very young. As snake gourds get older, their flesh becomes tougher and more bitter and their rind turns dark red and hardens. The gourd may grow straight or in twisted curls and spirals. The flavor is mild and similar to a cucumber. Contains extremely high fiber. Commonly prepared by stir-frying, sup and boiling.


蛇瓜属于葫芦科。一年生攀援藤本,因其果实可食用的而栽培。蛇瓜以嫩果实为蔬, 随着蛇瓜变老,果肉会变硬及苦,外皮变成暗红色并硬化。味道温和,类似于黄瓜。含有极高的纤维。最适合烹饪应用如炒、汤和煮熟。


Petola ular tergolong dalam keluarga Cucurbitaceae. Tumbuhan tropika tahunan yang menjalar, ditanam untuk hasilannya dan dimakan sebagai sayur ketika masih muda. Apabila hasilannya tua, isinya menjadi keras dan pahit dan kulitnya menjadi merah tua dan mengeras. Rasanya serupa dengan timun. Mengandungi serat yang sangat tinggi. Sesuai dimasak seperti tumis, goreng dan sup.

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Dimensions 1 cm

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