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Vegetables and Gourds |
Wong Pei |
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Wong Pei is extremely similar looking
to Long gnun. It grows on trees, and quite often in
the wild. The fruit forms large clusters that hang down,
and they are harvested by cutting off the small branches
that support them. This is one of the few seasonal fruits
in Guangdong, and is harvested only in late summer.
The fruit can grow up to an inch in diameter, is round,
and has a mustard coloured skin that is slightly furry
to the touch. Unlike Longgnun the skin breaks easily
with the fingers, and peels very easily. The white flesh
surrounds a several greenish seeds, whilst the flesh
tastes remarkably similar to both Lychee and Longgnun,
but is not quite as delicious.
Wong Pei are usually eaten fresh by simply peeling
away the skin and eating the white flesh inside.
Inside are also up to half a dozen large green
seeds, which should be discarded.
However, they do have good medicinal properties
and act as a tonic. However, they are not normally
used in cooking, but can be found dried in bags
on some supermarket shelves. Being a seasonal
fruit also heightens their stature.
Wong Pei tend to have a short season in Guangdong,
being available usually during the month of August
only. They are cheaper than both Longgnun and
Lychee, which also adds to their popularity.
Caution
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| Wong Pei looks virtually identical to
Long Gnun, although any associated leaves are different.
Both have similar characteristics and taste, however
the outside skin of Wong Pei is soft and slightly furry
to the touch, and breaks easily with your fingers. Long
gnun is perhaps slightly larger, is leathery to the
touch and does not break too easily. |
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