Pumpkin is the largest vegetable on Earth, the Chinese even called it the queen of vegetables. This crowned person has not only good taste, but is also very useful from a medical point of view, for example, in diseases of the liver and kidneys, atherosclerosis.
It is necessary
- - pumpkin;
- - a sharp knife;
- - a tablespoon;
- - two bowls.
Instructions
Step 1
First, decide what kind of pumpkin you have, winter or summer. The winter variety has a tougher skin and firm flesh, while the summer variety is softer and more tender. Winter squash can be stored for several months without losing its taste. Summer is better to cook right away.
Step 2
Cut off the stem and base with a sharp knife, cut the pumpkin in half. Select the seeds with a tablespoon, put in a small bowl. Cut each half of the vegetable into a few more pieces to make chunks of smiles, so it will be easier to peel the skin. Using a knife, cut the peel from each piece, then cut all the pieces into several pieces, put them in a large bowl.
Step 3
Both pumpkin pulp and seeds can be used to prepare various dishes. Pumpkin can be fried, pickled, boiled, baked, it goes equally well with meat, mushrooms, fruits, nuts, cottage cheese.
Step 4
Pumpkin seeds are very popular with children. They are easy to clean and healthier than sunflower seeds. Due to the abundance of seeds, pumpkin is considered by some peoples a symbol of well-being and prosperity. Drying seeds is simple: rinse them in a colander to remove pulp and fibers, put them on a baking sheet and place them in the open air or in a warm, dry place. After three to four hours, you can fry a little in the oven.
Step 5
How to make a pumpkin lantern for Halloween. Choose a pumpkin with the correct oval shape. Use a sharp knife to cut out the top, a circle large enough to reach the seeds. Take out the seeds with a tablespoon along with the inner pulp, dry the pumpkin for several hours. Do not throw away the top, but dry it too. Using a pencil, draw a drawing (eyes, mouth and nose) and carefully cut with a knife. Put a lighted candle inside and close the "lid".
