SKU SM-00284
Fresh Snake Gourd | Chichinda | Potlakaya 500g
Pack size: 500g
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Fresh snake gourd, also known as chichinda or potlakaya, has smooth green skin and a long, slender shape. This 500g pack is ready to wash, slice and add to stir-fries or Indian-style curries.
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Description
Bring fresh snake gourd, also known as chichinda or potlakaya, to your kitchen. Its long, cylindrical shape and smooth green skin make it easy to recognise, while its mild flavour suits a range of everyday home-cooked dishes. This pack contains 500g.
How to use
Wash the gourd, trim the ends and slice it to suit your recipe. Stir-fry with other vegetables, or simmer in an Indian-style curry with your preferred spices. You can also add it to other dishes when you would like a different vegetable texture and flavour.
Storage
Keep snake gourd in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, or refrigerate for up to a week. To help keep it fresh in the fridge, wrap it in a paper towel or place it in a perforated bag. Use cut or sliced pieces promptly, as they spoil more quickly. Before cooking, check for soft spots or signs of mould and discard any affected gourd.
Questions & answers
What is snake gourd also called?
Snake gourd is also known as chichinda or potlakaya. It has smooth green skin and a long, slender shape.
How do I prepare snake gourd?
Wash it, trim the ends and slice it to suit your recipe. Use cut pieces promptly.
How can I cook snake gourd?
Stir-fry it with other vegetables or simmer it in an Indian-style curry with your preferred spices.
What does snake gourd taste like?
It has a mild flavour that works well in a range of home-cooked dishes.
How should I store snake gourd?
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, or refrigerate it for up to a week. In the fridge, wrap it in a paper towel or place it in a perforated bag.
How much snake gourd is in the pack?
The pack contains 500g of fresh snake gourd.
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