Stay cool this summer with winter melon? | The Woks of Life

Fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water help rehydrate and cool you down during the summertime! Winter melon is one such vegetable and we’ve got a new recipe to enjoy it!
This braised winter melon recipe (红烧冬瓜 - hóngshāo dōngguā) is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that really highlights this subtle ingredient. Winter melons are generally in season in late summer or fall, though they are available in Asian markets year round!
Winter melon, also known as wax gourd or ash gourd, is a large oblong melon with waxy blue-green skin that has a white-ish powdery coating. It is comparable to the size of a watermelon, though it is usually more oblong in shape.
The flesh of the winter melon is white, and it has a very mild flavor (some would say it doesn’t have much taste at all), so this flavorful and quick braise is the perfect way to enjoy it!
Get the full recipe here:
0:00 Intro
0:51 How to pick a winter melon
1:28 How to cut winter melon
4:52 How to make braised winter melon
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[@bgrainger3477]

I've never heard of this winter melon before. This looks very interesting thank you.

[@33tcamp]

Thank you! I have a friend from Bangladesh who grows this melon and has given me some. I was never quite sure what to do with it so your recipe is perfect!

[@violetviolet888]

I grew up growing this, but we never braised it, only in soups. Delicious. Chayote (the vegetable) is similar, a little thicker in density with a smoother consistency and doesn't disintegrate over time, wonderful in hot pot.

[@HerradaJulio]

I have never seen this melon, and normally I never use fruit in my cooking. Thanks Judy for the explanation.

[@bw2082]

There’s no sweetness in it. It’s more like a cucumber in texture but blander.

[@violetviolet888]

*You guys forgot to post the link to the recipe in this description.*