General Description/History

The shui qua is closely related to the sin qua and has a similarly mild flavour and spongy texture. Young, tender shui quas can be cut in half, the seedy centre scooped out, then stuffed with a mince or rice mixture and steamed or baked. Sometimes shui quas are allowed to grow very large on the vine, then dried to make the “loofahs” that we use in the bath or shower.

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Botanical Name: Luffa cylindrica

Alternative Names: Sponge Luffa

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NT – Northern Territory
QLD – North