Bitter Melons

Bumper summer harvest! Bitter, with a delicate aroma. Ayurvedic medicine claims bitter melons cure diabetes.

To prepare, cut open to remove bitter white pits and the seeds. Blanch in boiling water before use. Use in dish of choice or simply steam, stir-fry or boil and dress with deep fried shallot and extra virgin olive oil. Use as a side vegetable.

A few recipes found searching the internet:

Thai Pork with Bitter Gourd - aromatic coriander and pork mince stuffed in thick bitter melon sections, deep fried and then cooked in a savoury sweet Thai green curry gravy.

Chinese Bitter Melon and Dried Oyster Soup - a traditional soup cooked in a clear pork bone broth.

Indian Karela Curries - a variety of dishes from masala to curry gravies
Indian Stuffed Karela - a 100 year old family recipe of spiced chickpeas stuffed in bitter melon