There are many ways to prepare hairy melon such as steam, stir-fry, making soups or even cooked with stuffing. Fresh fairy melons have shiny surface and spiky hair.

• 节瓜用作煲汤炒蒸酿皆宜，可选择较新鲜的节瓜，表面有光泽及毛硬的更佳。