Pumpkin (Chinese)
Ingredient Name: Pumpkin (Chinese variety)
Traditional Chinese Name: 南瓜 (nán guā)
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A gourd that is part of the squash family
- This type of pumpkin is seedless and come in relatively large sizes
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There are a variety of pumpkins that come in skin colours of orange, yellow, green, white, red and gray
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They are cooked in a variety of ways: boiled, in pies, soups, cakes, cookies, seeds, fried, baked, steamed, desserts
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Pumpkins provide a good source of carbohydrates and are extremely high in Vitamin A, C, and betacartone (the stuff that’s good for your eyes)
How do I prepare it?
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Cut the pumpkin into halves and quarters first using a large knife
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You can then slowly peel away the skin by resting the pumpkin flat on one-side and slicing away the skin
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Some people will boil the skin with the soup (although this completely up to you)
Where can I buy this?
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Most asian supermarkets will carry Chinese pumpkin
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Your local wet mart will also carry it
What is the cost?
- On average, a half-sized Chinese pumpkin will cost $20-$25 HKD (as pictured above in size)
Any benefits?
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Pumpkins are extremely high in Vitamin A, C, and beta-carotene
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They are a good source of carbohydrates
Any precautions?
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Be careful of cutting pumpkins, it is not an easy task
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