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Green Skin Wintermelon 3-5 lb
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Green Skin Long Wintermelon 4-7 lb
Hotpot Sliced Winter Melon 200g 1 each

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Frequently asked questions

  • Where can I buy ash gourd near me?

    Ash gourd is sold online at Weee! under the name winter melon, including Green Skin Wintermelon 3-5 lb, Winter Melon (cut) and Fresh Winter Melon 2 lb. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

  • What does ash gourd taste like?

    Ash gourd has a very mild, slightly sweet, fresh flavor, similar to a cucumber or zucchini when cooked. Its neutral taste absorbs the flavor of the broth, pork, ham or spices it is cooked with.

  • How do I choose and store ash gourd?

    Choose a heavy gourd with a firm, unbroken skin. A whole ash gourd keeps for weeks in a cool, dry place; wrap cut pieces and refrigerate them, using them within a few days.

  • What is ash gourd used for in Indian cooking?

    Ash gourd is used in South Indian kootu (with lentils and coconut), in sambar, and in juice and sweets such as petha, which is made from ash gourd. In Chinese cooking it is mainly used in soups and braises.

  • Is ash gourd the same as winter melon?

    Yes. Ash gourd and winter melon are two names for Benincasa hispida, also called wax gourd or white gourd. Indian grocery labels often say ash gourd, while Chinese and Southeast Asian ones say winter melon.

  • How do I cook ash gourd?

    Peel the green skin, remove the seeds and spongy center, cut the flesh into chunks, and simmer it in soup, braise it, or stir-fry it. It turns soft and translucent in about 15 to 25 minutes.

  • What can I substitute for ash gourd?

    Chayote, zucchini or fuzzy gourd work as substitutes in soups and braises, though they cook faster. For Chinese winter melon soup, Weee! also carries Hotpot Sliced Winter Melon, which is ready to add to the pot.