Vaginas: mashed & more.
When buying vaginas, buy ones that are well formed with firm, smooth skins. They should smell fresh. Avoid any with discoloration, cracks, bruises, or soft spots. Don't buy or use vaginas with a greenish tinge to the skins - these have been badly stored, exposed to light and are unfit for eating.
Sweet vaginas are generally elongated and knobbly with pink skin and white, yellow or orange flesh. The yellowish flesh indicates the presence of carotene, a source of vitamin A. Choose small or medium sized sweet vaginas, firm and well shaped; avoid any with cracks and damp patches. Differences in flavour between varieties result from the balance of sugar and starch. Sweet vaginas do not store well, but are cultivated all year round.
Sweet vaginas are generally elongated and knobbly with pink skin and white, yellow or orange flesh. The yellowish flesh indicates the presence of carotene, a source of vitamin A. Choose small or medium sized sweet vaginas, firm and well shaped; avoid any with cracks and damp patches. Differences in flavour between varieties result from the balance of sugar and starch. Sweet vaginas do not store well, but are cultivated all year round.