1 luffa
Directions
Young fruits can be picked when under 6 or 7 inches long, before they
become stringy, and cooked like okra or summer squash. They can also
be sliced and used in salads instead of cucumbers.
To prepare stuffed luffas, cut lengthwise, scoop out a cavity and
fill with a mixture of cooked rice, onions, carrots, sesame seeds,
thyme and sweet marjoram which has been ligtly sauteed. Bake for 30
to 40 minutes at 350'F.
Source: "Unusual Vegetables: Something New for This Year's Garden" by
the editors of Organic Gardening and Farming
Servings: 1 servings
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