Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the pumpkin, squash and gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah[3] or less frequently loofa, [4] usually refers to the fruits of the species Luffa …

Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine that is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It is native to South Asia and has …

Aug 27, 2022 · Have you ever had Luffa before? It's a gourd, also known as silk melon or si gua in Mandarin. Delicious and nutritious - we love to stir fry this veggie with dried shrimp!

Aug 4, 2018 · I really do love loofah, specifically Ridged Luffa, Luffa Acutangula. It is also known as ridged gourd, loofah (the spelling used for the sponge), Chinese okra, silk melon, dishcloth gourd, angled luffa, vegetable gourd, and many other aliases.

Luffa are also known as patola (Filipinos), angled or ribbed luffa, silk gourd, dishcloth gourd, silk squash, and Chinese okra, Sin qua, etc.

Aug 30, 2024 · Loofah / Luffa is one of our favorite Chinese vegetables. It's spongy and sweet and super good for you. This 3 ingredient Loofah / Luffa Stir Fry is easy to make and delicious with a bowl of rice! A family friend grows loofah / luffa and …

Mar 29, 2024 · The luffa is a relative of the cucumber, winter melon, pumpkin, and squash. A luffa is best stored in the refrigerator and will last four to five days in the vegetable crisper. Other common names for the luffa include silk squash, Vietnamese gourd, Si Gua, and ridge gourd.

Jan 25, 2022 · Luffa Gourd (Silk Melon, Si Gua) Si Gua / Luffa Luffa, aka Chinese okra, silk melon, si gua 絲瓜 and many other names, this gourd vegetable is harvested at an early stage of development as food.

Jan 17, 2017 · Chinese okra = silk squash = silk melon = Taiwanese okra Notes: There can either have a smooth surface or one with deep ridges. The ridged version is sometimes called angled luffa = angled...

Jul 26, 2020 · Try this Chinese-style Stir Fry Luffa with Egg Recipe. This stir fry luffa is sweet, soft and tasty, while the eggs are fluffy, airy and soft - together, they make a lovely combination. There is...