Pattypan squash,
Sunburst Squash or
White squash or
Scallopini or
Button Squash in
Australian EnglishAustralian English is the form of the English language spoken in Australia.-Socio-historical linguistic context:...
, is a
summer squashSummer squash are a subset of squashes that are harvested when immature . All summer squashes are the fruits of the species Cucurbita pepo , but they are considered vegetables in terms of culinary use...
(species
Cucurbita pepoThe species Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It includes varieties of squash, gourd, and pumpkin.*Acorn squash*Delicata squash*Gem squash*Heart of gold squash*Pattypan squash*Some types of Pumpkin*Spaghetti squash...
) notable for its small size, round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges, somewhat resembling a small toy
topA top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string. An internal weight then rotates, producing an overall circular motion. The top is one of the oldest recognizable toys found on...
, or flying saucer. The name "pattypan" derives from "a pan for baking a patty." Its French name, "pâtisson," derives from a Provençal word for a cake made in a scalloped mould.
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Pattypan squash,
Sunburst Squash or
White squash or
Scallopini or
Button Squash in
Australian EnglishAustralian English is the form of the English language spoken in Australia.-Socio-historical linguistic context:...
, is a
summer squashSummer squash are a subset of squashes that are harvested when immature . All summer squashes are the fruits of the species Cucurbita pepo , but they are considered vegetables in terms of culinary use...
(species
Cucurbita pepoThe species Cucurbita pepo is a cultivated plant of the genus Cucurbita. It includes varieties of squash, gourd, and pumpkin.*Acorn squash*Delicata squash*Gem squash*Heart of gold squash*Pattypan squash*Some types of Pumpkin*Spaghetti squash...
) notable for its small size, round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges, somewhat resembling a small toy
topA top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string. An internal weight then rotates, producing an overall circular motion. The top is one of the oldest recognizable toys found on...
, or flying saucer. The name "pattypan" derives from "a pan for baking a patty." Its French name, "pâtisson," derives from a Provençal word for a cake made in a scalloped mould. The pattypan squash is also known as
cymling, scallop squash, custard marrow, or
custard squash.
Pattypan comes in yellow, green, and white varieties. The squash is most tender when relatively immature; it is generally served when it is no more than two to three inches in diameter. In fine cuisine, its tender flesh is sometimes scooped out and mixed with flavorings such as
garlicAllium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that...
prior to reinsertion; the scooped-out
huskHusk in botany is the outer shell or coating of a seed. It usually refers to the leafy outer covering of an ear of maize as it grows on the plant. Literally, a husk or hull includes the protective outer covering of a seed, fruit or vegetable...
of a pattypan also is sometimes used as a decorative container for other foods. Pattypan is a good source of
magnesiumMagnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg, atomic number 12 and common oxidation number +2. It is an alkaline earth metal and the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust by mass, although ninth in the Universe as a whole...
,
niacinNiacin, also known as vitamin B
3 or nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is an organic compound with the molecular formula C
6H
5NO
2. It is a derivative of pyridine, with a carboxyl group at the 3-position...
, and vitamins A and C. One cup contains approximately 20 to 30 calories and no fat. It is often sliced, coated and fried until golden brown.