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
Kanpyo is rich in dietary fiber. It also contains potassium, which stabilizes blood pressure. These nutrients are useful for improving the intestinal environment, preventing constipation, and regulating blood pressure. Kanpyo can be soaked in water and used in salads, simmered dishes, "aemono" (dressed dishes often made with fresh seasonal vegetables) and as an ingredient in sushi rolls, making it a useful food when you want to increase your dietary fiber consumption. If you use kanpyo boiled in a sweet and salty sauce, be cautious not to use too much salt or sugar.
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
