Now the season of domestic pumpkins is underway.
Do you know which pumpkins should be roasted in the oven and what to puree in a saucepan? Mari Moilanen
Domestic pumpkins have where to choose from. Pumpkin is at its best for the harvest season.
The main season of domestic pumpkins is celebrated from September to November, says MTK’s release.
A variety of pumpkins are available as a domestic selection. The release states that the old image of pumpkin as a raw material alone should be updated with new pumpkin varieties and versatile pumpkin delicacies.
Like all vegetables, pumpkins are light to eat. Orange pumpkins also contain beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A, vitamin B and some potassium, calcium and iron.
MTK’s food market expert Heidi Siivonen Reminds the release that the pumpkin season is at its best now and that domestic pumpkins are worthwhile.
A heavy pumpkin with a stock is well preserved at room temperature or in the vegetable compartment due to its hard shell for months.
– A sturdy, short -blade and sharp knife in handling the pumpkin, and a well -standing wooden cutting board are great tools. It is a good idea to choose a heavy pumpkin from the store and knock it lightly. The ripe pumpkin gums hollow, says Siivonen.
Siivonen hints that it is a good idea to handle the pumpkin at once. Dice and roast part of the pumpkin, make some of the finished puree that you can put in a dough or soup.
The taste of the musk pumpkin is sweet. Mari Moilanen
Do you recognize different varieties?
Musk pumpkin It is drop -shaped and light -bodied. Its flesh is bright orange and solid. The musk pumpkin is sweet and even nutty.
Hockey cucumber It is originally a Japanese variety that is also cultivated in Finland. It is recognized by a small and round shape and a stunning color. It is a deep orange on both the top and inside.
Hokkaido pumpkin is a good choice for cooking, as it stays firm and solid when cooked. Its taste is deliciously full -bodied and sweet.
Both the musk pumpkin and the hockey courgette are both perfect for roasting in the oven.
Spaghetti pumpkin It is usually oblong and larger, yellow orange or greenish. When cooked, its flesh resembles spaghetti. The spaghetti pumpkin is mild and is at best roasted.
The interior of the spaghetti pumpkin is like spaghetti. Mari Moilanen
From traditional from giant pumpkin Many people tend to engrave a lantern. It is not advisable to throw away the flesh from engraving trees. Giant pumpkin is well suited for puree, soups, canned food or a juicer for sweet dessert pastry.
Patty Pan That is, the UFO pumpkin may be found in the domestic shop now that the season is at its best. It can be treated like zucchini.
Ornamental pumpkins Suitable for the autumn table. They are not eaten, but they delight with their colorful and diverse appearance of autumn or flower arrangements.
Salo will be celebrated from 10 to 26 October. Already traditional pumpkin weeks. The pumpkin park on the coastal garden is next to the Halikko Museum Bridge.