2022年12月8日 · What is Opo Squash? The long, cylindrical green veggie actually goes by many names including opo squash, calabash, Chinese long squash, lauki, and bottle gourd. In Italy, a slightly different, more slender variety is called cucuzza. It was originally cultivated in North Africa over 10,000 years ago, and has since spread all over the world.

2020年10月26日 · Opo Squash or long squash, as it is often called in Canada, isn’t actually a type of squash at all but rather a gourd. Other names this unique fruit (but more like a vegetable) goes by are bottle gourd, snake gourd, Tasmania bean, and calabash squash. The term Opo squash is Chinese in origin – and it is used in a lot of Asian cuisines.

2024年5月16日 · Opo squash is a vegetable with a pale green or yellow skin and firm white flesh. It can be used in a wide range of dishes, such as...

Opo squash is edible raw or cooked and has a mild, neutral, grassy, and subtly green taste. Opo squash is available year-round, with a peak season in the summer through early fall. Opo squash, botanically classified as Lagenaria siceraria, is a widespread species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family.

2024年7月25日 · Opo squash, also known as bottle gourd or long squash, is a member of the gourd family and is characterized by its long, slender shape and light green skin. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a tender texture, making it a versatile ingredient in …

Upo is called a bottle gourd in English because of its elongated shape. The plant has the scientific name Lagenaria siceraria. Its fruit is a very popular vegetable in the Philippines. You can simply sauté it with ground beef to make ginisang upo, which literally means “sautéed bottlegourd.”

2022年12月15日 · A collection of the best opo squash recipes to make the most of this often overlooked vegetable. Roasted, used in soups, stews, and more!

Opo Squash (Nam Tao) is also called bottle gourd or calabash. Opo is used in soups and stir-fries and is also steamed and eaten with Nam Prik. This squash has white meat with small, clear seeds that are virtually undetectable. The flavor is that of cucumber and squash. Enjoy raw, or slice thinly for stir-fry or vegetable saute.

2023年4月25日 · Among the crops listed in Bahay Kubo is upo — or bottle gourd, in English. This huge, green vegetable is a favorite in the kitchen for its easy use, adaptable nature, and mild yet somewhat sweet taste. But have you yet to find the upo recipe that’s right for you?

2020年12月4日 · Upo, also known as bottle gourd or calabash, is a popular vegetable in many parts of the world. It is a long, cylindrical-shaped vegetable that can grow up to 60 cm in length and has a pale green color.