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Shark fin melon

This wondrous climber is often mistaken for watermelon, Ellen says. “But it is actually an incredibly vigorous squash that keeps well. I still have four from last year. My one plant stretched through three trees and produced 15 watermelon-sized melons. They grow until the frost arrives.” The melon has a vegetable sweetness and mild taste, she says. “They can be eaten when young like a zucchini. Once mature use a saw and cut them in 4-5 rings then the iron bark can be taken off in a piece. Heat oil, add 2-3 diced onions, fry a short time, add melon pieces and water and boil. Chinese recipes suggest to mash some salted duck egg for seasoning. I use our own hardboiled chicken eggs and salt or soy sauce. You can also add mushrooms, mince, veges or what’s on hand but we enjoy allowing the melon to shine.”

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