Opo
Opo Long This bottle gourd (aka calabash, lauki,& long melon )produces tender and sweet fruit that are approximately 15” in length when ready to harvest. This variety has a cylindrical bottle shape with bright green fruit and smooth skin. Young gourds are delicious sautéed with shrimp or added to a soup or stir-fry. Also known as Upo, this gourd is a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae. Gourd is occasionally used to describe crops like cucumbers, squash, luffas, and melons.
Cooked bottle gourd is a calming soothing food that acts as a diuretic. Extremely low in calories and high in fiber, cooked bottle gourd makes an excellent food for people who are dieting. In many cultures bottle gourd is cooked just like a summer squash and enjoyed with a variety of toppings including brown sugar and butter. Often connected with Indian cooking and spices, the bottle gourd is typically surrounded with warm, spicy
aromas.
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