I've heard from more than one source that they were traditionally eaten raw. I gave it a brave try last summer multiple times & its not something I'd do again. However, peeled & lightly boiled in butter, they're scrumptious.
On Mar 11, 2010, at 4:20 PM, Kieran and/or Donna wrote:
They contain a latex that is probably not very nice for eating raw.
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