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A variety of Asian squash that is popular in China and Japan, as well as many other countries. It is typically a larger variety squash that has a waxy dark green speckled skin that contains tiny prickly hairs. The outer skin covers a white firm inner flesh. This vegetable is widely grown to be eaten raw or as a cooked and roasted vegetable. The ends of this squash are commonly hollowed out to be used as a bowl to be filled with chicken soup or other types of soup. Other names for this vegetable include: ash pumpkin, beligo, bi bee, bi dao, Chinese preserving melon, Chinese wax gourd, Chinese winter gourd, dong gwa, dong gua, jit kua, koondoor, kundur, mo-kuey, large fuzzy melon, tallow gourd, tang-kuey, tohgan, tougan, wax gourd, winter gourd, and zucca della cera.
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Chinese Winter Squash term - Related Content |
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| Most varieties of squash are placed into two categories: summer and winter squash. Winter squash varieties have hard skins and firmer, denser flesh than summer squash varieties. ... |
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| A pumpkin-like squash that is large and round, easily growing to a size of 15 to 25 pounds at maturity. With a flat-ribbed outer skin that turns orange or bluish-green when ripe, ... |
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| Creamy textured, this soup is produced from various species of squash that not only have excellent flavor but also a dense meat that allows it to pureed well for soup. Butternut ... |
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| A medium-grain variety of rice from China that has a covering of black bran. When cooked, the rice has a distinctive nutty flavor, a slightly chewy texture, and the color becomes ... |
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| A type of broad-leafed Spinach that is grown in Far Eastern countries to harvest the shoots and leaves of the plant. Dark green in color, the Chinese Spinach leaf may be all green ... |
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Winter Squash Preparation | Winter Squash Cooking | Tips
Winter Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two ... |
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Preparing Squash | Grilling Summer Squash | Grilling Winter Squash | Tips
Grilling is a great way to enjoy summer and winter squash. Grilling provides a wonderful smoked ... |
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Summer Squash Preparation | Summer Squash Cooking | Tips
Summer Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two ... |
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| This easy, healthy dish is slightly sweet - a great way to get the kids to "eat their vegetables." |
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| Pureed butternut squash adds delicious flavor to this fantastic, old-fashioned cornbread favorite. |
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| This creamy, pureed soup is the perfect starter course for a fall or winter meal. |
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| Cutting the raw squash into small cubes reduces the cooking time while maintaining the rich taste of baked squash. |
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| A snappy salad with the taste of the sea. The wood ears remain firm and chewy. |
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