¿Qué es Bottlegourd?
A mild, watery squash with a light green rind and white flesh, often used in Asian and Indian cuisine.
¿A qué sabe Bottlegourd?
Bottlegourd tiene un sabor mild, slightly sweet con aromas faint, fresh, green.
- Taste
- Mild, Slightly sweet
- Texture
- Tender, Watery, Soft
- Aroma
- Faint, Fresh, Green
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Información Nutricional
Per 80g Calories15kcal
Total Fat0.1g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.6g
Total Carbohydrate3.4g
Dietary Fiber0.5g
Total Sugars2.2g
Calcium20mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium150mg
El Secreto del Chef
Bottlegourd releases a lot of water when cooked; salt it briefly before cooking or reduce liquids in the recipe accordingly.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Bottlegourd
El mejor sustituto para Bottlegourd es Zucchini, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and tender texture, good for curries and stews.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini Mejor | 1:1 | Similar mild flavor and tender texture, good for curries and stews. |
| Ridge Gourd | 1:1 | Similar gourd family, slightly more fibrous texture. |
| Cucumber (cooked) | 1:1 | Very high water content, use in dishes where extreme softness is desired. |
| Sayote (Chayote) | 1:1 | Slightly firmer texture, neutral flavor, works well in many preparations. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Bottlegourd
- Choose firm, unblemished gourds, heavy for their size, with a smooth skin.
- Avoid soft spots.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Bottlegourd?
- Ginger
- garlic
- turmeric
- cumin
- lentils
- coconut milk
- yogurt
- chili.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Bottlegourd?
Mild, Slightly sweet Faint, Fresh, Green
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Bottlegourd?
El mejor sustituto es Zucchini (1:1). Similar mild flavor and tender texture, good for curries and stews.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Bottlegourd?
Choose firm, unblemished gourds, heavy for their size, with a smooth skin. Avoid soft spots.