O Que É Bottlegourd?
A mild, watery squash with a light green rind and white flesh, often used in Asian and Indian cuisine.
Qual o Sabor de Bottlegourd?
Bottlegourd tem um sabor mild, slightly sweet com aromas de faint, fresh, green.
- Taste
- Mild, Slightly sweet
- Texture
- Tender, Watery, Soft
- Aroma
- Faint, Fresh, Green
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Informação 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
Segredo do Chef
Bottlegourd releases a lot of water when cooked; salt it briefly before cooking or reduce liquids in the recipe accordingly.
Substitutos e Proporções de Bottlegourd
O melhor substituto para Bottlegourd é Zucchini, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar mild flavor and tender texture, good for curries and stews.
| Substituto | Proporção | Melhor para |
|---|---|---|
| Zucchini Melhor | 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. |
Como Escolher e Armazenar Bottlegourd
- Choose firm, unblemished gourds, heavy for their size, with a smooth skin.
- Avoid soft spots.
O Que Combina Bem Com Bottlegourd?
- Ginger
- garlic
- turmeric
- cumin
- lentils
- coconut milk
- yogurt
- chili.
Perguntas frequentes
Qual o sabor de Bottlegourd?
Mild, Slightly sweet Faint, Fresh, Green
Qual é um bom substituto para Bottlegourd?
O melhor substituto é Zucchini (1:1). Similar mild flavor and tender texture, good for curries and stews.
Como escolher e armazenar Bottlegourd?
Choose firm, unblemished gourds, heavy for their size, with a smooth skin. Avoid soft spots.