SKU SM-00270
Fresh Parval | Pointed Gourd 500g
Pack size: 500g
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Description
Parval, or pointed gourd, is a small, cylindrical vegetable with pale green skin and a firm texture. Its delicate, slightly bitter flavour works well in a range of everyday dishes.
How to use
Wash and prepare the parval before cooking. Add it to a curry, stir-fry or soup, pairing it with spices and other ingredients to suit your recipe. Its firm texture makes it a versatile choice when you want to explore different flavours in your cooking.
Storage
Keep parval in a paper or plastic bag in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. For best keeping, avoid washing or cutting it before storage. It can last for up to a week when refrigerated.
To store it for longer, briefly blanch the parval, then place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to six months.
Questions & answers
What is parval?
Parval, also called pointed gourd, is a small, cylindrical vegetable with pale green skin and a firm texture.
What does pointed gourd taste like?
It has a delicate, slightly bitter flavour.
How can I cook parval?
Wash and prepare it before cooking, then add it to a curry, stir-fry or soup. Pair it with spices and other ingredients to suit your recipe.
How should I store fresh parval?
Keep it in a paper or plastic bag in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. For best keeping, avoid washing or cutting it before storage; it can last for up to a week when refrigerated.
Can I freeze parval?
Yes. Briefly blanch it, then place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to six months.
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