I know what this is called in my native dialect. But I would love to know the English name. My best guess is it's definitely part of the squash family.
Any guesses?
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found it - i love google!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/04/seriously-asian-luffa-chinese-okra-silk-squash.html -
never seen those before!
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@regberadaisy: haha interesting! we eat this all the time! there are SO many things I eat that I have no idea what it's called in Chinese.
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@snowjewelz:
You crack me up. I know the Chinese names and making it my mission to find the English name because M is starting to ask me. Haha
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@regberadaisy: I totally meant to type I have no idea what it's called in English. Omg, way too early hahaha.
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I was going to guess Okra but it looked big.
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I was going to guess some kind of bitter melon? Good to know! I love learning about new vegetables.
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I was going to say bitter melon too!
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@tofuwad: @Freckles: bitter melon is a much lighter green and has soft rounded edges.
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@snowjewelz: and @regberadaisy: How do you cook these? We love regular okra. Is it similar?
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@regberadaisy: I tolerate it better as I got older! I used to hate it. I feel like all "old" people love it... Maybe I'll get there one day
@Chuckles: Hmm my mom usually cooks it the same as zucchinis probably.
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I used to always eat those, too. But never knew what they were called in any language
Now I know!
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@Chuckles: I think okra is much starchier and gummy. This is more like a squash or zuchinni but even it absorbs a lot more liquid. I usually sauté it like I would any other Chinese vegetables. Peel all the hard skin off, cut however you like (I usually do thick slices or triangular). EVOO in pan, garlic, then veg, a little soy and liquid, then sweetener (I've been using honey lately). Steam for a few minutes - it cooks fast!
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I remember eating that growing up, but I think I'm confusing the flavors with bitter melon, which is icky.
Now I know!
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