Melon dishes

Pinakbet, also known as pakbét, is a Filipino vegetable dish characterized by its savory, earthy, and complex flavor profile, primarily derived from the pungent, salty umami of fermented fish sauce made from anchovies (buggúong or bagoong isda) or, in some modern variations, shrimp paste (armang or bagoong alamang). It traditionally consists of a variety of vegetables, including eggplant, tomato, okra, bitter melon, string beans, and sweet potato, although modern versions may use squash as a substitute. It is commonly served as a main course and eaten with steamed rice. Originating from the Il

appetizer

utensil to scoop out balls of melon

Wolgwa-chae () is a variety of japchae (stir-fried vegetable dish) made with Oriental pickling melon, called wolgwa in Korean. This summer dish was a part of the Korean royal court cuisine.

type of porridge eaten in Botswana