Definition: A great name for a gourd that is vaguely related to the luffa brush in your shower. It also goes by the rather unattractive name of "dishwater gourd," as well as silk squash and Chinese okra (it bears some similarity to okra in taste and texture). Like tofu, angled luffa absorbs the flavors of the foods it is cooked with. It is used in stir-fries and deep-fried dishes.
Written by Rhonda Parkinson
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Written by Rhonda Parkinson
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Also Known As: Silk Squash, Sing Gua, Chinese Okra, Dishwasher Gourd
Alternate Spellings: Angles Luffa
