nake gourd is a climbing vine that produces long, twisted fruits that are often used in Asian cooking:
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FruitSnake gourd fruits can grow up to 1.5 meters long and are often described as wriggly like a snake. When immature, the fruit has white and green streaks, and can be eaten as a vegetable. As the fruit matures, it turns bright orange or red and becomes too bitter to eat. However, the red pulp inside the mature fruit can be used as a substitute for tomatoes in cooking.
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FlowersSnake gourd flowers are white with intricately laced edges and open at night. They are moth-pollinated and grow in the leaf axils of the same plant.
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PlantSnake gourd plants are moderately-sized vines with slender stems and branched tendrils. They are monoecious, meaning they produce both male and female flowers on the same plant.
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UsesSnake gourd is a popular ingredient in curries and stews. It can be eaten in a variety of ways, including stewed, fried, steamed, or juiced. The shoots, tendrils, and leaves of the snake gourd plant are also eaten as greens.
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NutritionSnake gourd is low in carbohydrates and sugars, making it a good fit for keto diets.
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