What is the nutritional value of gourd? How to make gourd delicious?

Gourd melon is also called gourd, flat cattail, etc. It is an annual climbing vine of the Cucurbitaceae family. Its young melon is rich in nutrients, has a cool texture, high in water content, and a light taste. It can be fried or made into soup, which suits the taste of most people. As a seasonal vegetable in summer, it contains very high nutritional value. Let's take a look together!

Contents of this article

1. What is the nutritional value of gourd?

2. How to make delicious gourd

3. Are there any taboos on eating gourd?

What is the nutritional value of gourd?

As a seasonal vegetable in summer, gourd has very high nutritional value. The water content of gourd is very high, reaching 95%. In the edible part, the vitamin C content is about 10~15 mg, and it also contains a small amount of sugar, phosphorus, calcium, etc. Gourd has a relatively light taste and is generally not suitable for eating raw. The best way to eat it is to cook it.

How to make delicious gourd

1. Wash gourd seeds, garlic and appropriate amount of mint and set aside.

2. Peel the gourd and wash it.

3. Cut the gourd into thin slices.

4. Heat oil in a pan, pour in minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then pour in gourd and stir-fry.

5. Heat the pan, add appropriate amount of water and stir-fry until the gourd becomes soft, then add appropriate amount of salt.

6. Add appropriate amount of lard and mint before serving.

Are there any taboos on eating gourd?

Don't eat bitter gourds, because they contain glycoside toxins, which can cause dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, and even dehydration and abdominal cramps. Although most people can eat gourds, it doesn't mean that everyone is suitable for eating gourds. It should be noted that gourds are slippery, so people with weak spleen and stomach and prone to diarrhea should eat less gourds, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.