Upo is a vegetable that is commonly used in Philippine cuisine. It is also known as bottle gourd in English because of its elongated shape. The plant has the scientific name Lagenaria siceraria. Upo is a huge green vegetable fruit that is used as a main dish and has many health benefits. It can be sautéed with ground beef to make ginisang upo, which literally means “sautéed bottle gourd” . Upo is also used in other dishes such as upo patties or tempura, cooked in coconut milk, added to vegetable curry, or pickled. The young leaves of upo have more vitamins and minerals than the fruit. Upo is a low-calorie vegetable that aids in weight loss and has a cooling effect. It also reduces the risk of urinary infection, high blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Upo is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many dishes and has many health benefits.