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 Penghu Loofah Gourd |
| The sandy soil of Penghu is particularly suitable for Cucurbitaceae vegetation, and melons from Taiwan island change shape if they were grown in Penghu. For example, watermelons grow into Chiapao gourds here, while cylinder-shaped loofah gourds turn into coned gourds. Penghu loofah gourds have streaked patterns on its skin and tower-like shapes, coned, and they taste crunchier and sweeter, quite distinct from their Taiwanese counterparts. " Fried loofah gourd with eggs" is a popular household dish in Penghu. |
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