Bitter Melon

Bitterness Can Be Really Good This year is a great year for Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). They cover three quarters of the vegetable garden fence. The thickness of the leaves and the bright yellow flowers spotted among them look very pleasant. The sweet scent of the flowers is a plus, especially in the morning when it seems to be strongest. Cutting leaves and fruits for … Continue reading Bitter Melon

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Culinary, Food

Cooking Bitter Melon

Many Roads To Delicious Bitter Melon is not an easy vegetable to eat if you don’t love bitter taste. But it’s still consumed widely in many countries. Some folks have figured out how to reduce the bitterness. One trick I know is to soak it in salt water if you’re just going to blanch it and use it as a condiment with a dipping sauce. … Continue reading Cooking Bitter Melon

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