This interesting vegetable is known by many names, including silk gourd, sing qua and vegetable sponge. It is used in southern China, Southeast Asia and Japan. Spines or ridges run the length of this gourd, which can grow up to 9 feet long. Its interior is soft and spongy with a sweet and mild zucchini-like flavor.
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