Glossary - Ingredients
Kanpyo / Dried Gourd Strips
Dried gourd strips made from calabash fruit. Popular in sushi and cooked salty-sweet
What is kanpyo?
Kanpyo / dried gourd strips (かんぴょう in Japanese) are made by peeling long, thin strips from calabash fruits, then drying them. Rinse in water, rub in salt, then soak in boiling water until soft before cooking. Often used for sushi rolls, “chirashi sushi” (scattered sushi), stews, and other chopped dishes. When rehydrated, it weighs around 7 times as much as when dried.
Nutrition facts
Rich in dietary fibers, as well as calcium which boosts teeth and bone growth, magnesium which helps in calcium absorption, and potassium which aids in stabilizing blood pressure.
Storage to prevent food loss
Refrigerate in an airtight container as it can grow mold with moisture. to preserve flavor.
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20min+
487kcal
906mg
