Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Everyday differences in Puglia: Cocomero

The cocomero is a Puglian speciality - it looks like a melon but tastes like a sweet-ish cucumber. Certainly the locals treat as a savoury and serve it as a starter salad vegetable or a side dish with a main course.

Cocomero 01 - Whole
Cocomero 01 - Whole

Cocomero 02 - Halved
Cocomero 02 - Halved

Cocomero 03 - Sliced
Cocomero 03 - Sliced

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