Gourds

A mild, tender gourd that takes on the flavours of the soups and stir-fries it is cooked in.

A round variety of bottle gourd, mild and tender when young and prized for its hard shell.

Protein-rich West African melon seed, ground to thicken hearty, nutty soups and stews.

A small African gourd with a crisp bite and a mild, faintly bitter taste.