Comments on Greenish Thumb: Growing, buying, cooking Bitter Melon

For me, bitter melon has one of those flavors that...

2010-02-27T20:49:46.627-05:00

For me, bitter melon has one of those flavors that I loved as a very young child, then hated as I developed a taste for pizza and hotdogs, and now, as an adult, the mere sight of them brings back a flood of happy nostalgia. After reading your post, I actually bought some bitter melon and practically lapped up the stir fry that I made with black bean sauce. These days, the more bitter the better! My husband will take a bite here and there, but does not care for it. However, I am happy to say that the bitterness did not appear to scare off my 12 month old--she ate quite a bit!

Autumn - the more I write about it, the more I wou...

2010-02-15T22:58:04.338-05:00

Autumn - the more I write about it, the more I would like to try it again. I may try some of the dishes you suggest!

Rosey - I appreciate your honesty. You'll know to steer clear at the farmer's market - or maybe try one if you're feeling brave one day? Cook it up and have a little fun with the kids? No?

Erica - thank you so much for your comment - it totally made my day. If you do get to try the bitter melon, I'd love your feedback (I'm sort of giggling inside in anticipation).

This is a fantastic series of posts, thank you! I...

2010-02-14T09:03:30.654-05:00

This is a fantastic series of posts, thank you! I have been wondering about bitter melon for a while; will definitely try it now.

And hi - I've been reading your blog for a month or so now but haven't commented before. I listed you as a favorite at the Grow It Eat It blog which I help run. Hope it brings you a few new readers since all you write is great.

I cannot be honest and say it sounds DELICIOUS bec...

2010-02-14T08:35:45.801-05:00

I cannot be honest and say it sounds DELICIOUS because just the name alone is scaring me. But I am going to trust you, Wendy. I have seen these around and never had a clue what they were. Duh, me.
That was funny, about the club penguin cheat codes, you are so funny!

Happy v-day.

Thanks for commenting on my daughter's anime post. :)

rosey

I used to hate eating it too when I was a kid due ...

2010-02-14T04:25:55.779-05:00

I used to hate eating it too when I was a kid due to its bitterness. Now it is one of my fave vege, also due to its bitterness! Here's how I like to eat it:
a) boiled with sliced pork for 10 min. to make a clear soup.
b) omelette
c) fried with eggs or salted egg yolk
d) stuffed with fish paste and cooked like your recipe.
e) stir fried with chicken meat, ginger, black beans, and soya bean paste.

Wendy, Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family :)