patisson copie The Patty Pan


Mostly white  but also yellow, green or variegated. It has the shape of a corrugated beret. Its taste resembles that of cooked artichokes.

Little History :

The squash plants are native to Central America. The Indians ate the squash with corn and beans for a very long time. After discovering the New World, Europeans brought squash plants back to Europe for botanic gardens, then to grow as a vegetable.
The present varieties of squash are numerous and can be divided into two groups : those from summer and those from winter.
The Patty Pan belongs to the summer one.

Description :

It has a diameter of 9-12cm and weighs about 200-300g. The squash is most tender when relatively immature.
Pattypan is a good source of magnesium, niacim, and vitamins A and C. One cup contains approximately 20 to 30 calories and no fat.

Tips :

Its French name, “pâtisson,” derives from a Provençal word for a cake made in a scalloped mould! It is often sliced, coated and fried until golden brown. In Polish cuisine they are pickled in sweet vinegar.