winter melons
Large waxy cucurbits
Winter melons are large, mild-flavored Asian gourds with waxy green skin and white flesh, used in soups and stir-fries.
The name comes from their long shelf life—they keep through winter when stored in a cool place.
Also called wax gourd or ash gourd: The winter melon soup was light and refreshing.
- soupCooked liquid dish
- Chinese cuisineFood traditions from Asia's largest nation
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
- Indian cuisineSouth Asian culinary tradition
- cantaloupesNetted-rind orange melons
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