Winter melon
Winter melon (Togan: とうがん)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
All over Okinawa Prefecture
Recommendation.
Ankake: Winter melon contains much water and tastes best when cooked in stock with starch. It is often served as a Shojin (vegetarian) or Kaiseki dish at restaurants.