Mouse Melons

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June/July 2005
By William Woys Weaver 
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The delicious sweet-and-sour flavor of this salad depends a great deal on the quality of the mango you choose, so be certain that it is sweet and fragrant, yet still firm. If the mango is not sweet enough, adjust the seasoning with a bit of sugar. The salad also should have a slight kick of heat, but go easy on the hot chile because it can overwhelm the dish very quickly.

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8 ounces small, narrow string beans
or young cowpea pods
8 ounces young mouse melons
1/2 cup onion, sliced paper-thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 mango, peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons sweet red pepper, diced
3 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot chile powder,or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 limes

Trim and cut the beans or cowpea pods into 1-inch pieces. Cook in a vegetable steamer or poach in boiling water only until slightly tender (about 5 minutes).rain and set aside. Cut the mouse melons in half lengthwise and put them in a deep work bowl with the sliced onion, garlic, mango, sweet pepper, cilantro, hot chile and salt. Stir, and then add the beans. Whisk together the olive oil and lime juice and pour this over the other ingredients. Allow the salad to stand about 20 minutes, stirring from time to time so that the flavors mingle. Serve at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.

Food historian William Woys Weaver packs his Pennsylvania garden with a variety of delicious, exotic vegetables. He is the author of 100 Vegetables and Where They Came From.

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  • Heidi Hunt 11/19/2007 9:12:18 AM

    The photo of the melon is in the Image Gallery at the top right of
    the article.

  • mkelly321 11/17/2007 5:00:43 PM

    Can you please place a photo of the Mouse Melons? No one seems to
    know what they look like here in the UK. Thanks M Kelly

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