04-22-2014, 10:35 AM
I often add one or 2 of the local (much smaller - grows like a weed here) diced bitter melons to stir fry, soups & stews, but like the Hawaii chili pepper, a very little goes a long way....
Most of our neighbors also eat the leaves, which is like a bitter cooked spinach - and very nutritious. I eat it with them, but have not done much with the leaves at home... and you can also make a tea of it...probably would also be good muddles into mixed drink that has bitters in the recipe!
Probably the leaves would be great in a stir fry, soups & stews, but I normally use Moringa...so still adding the healthy benefits, with a little less bitter
Most of our neighbors also eat the leaves, which is like a bitter cooked spinach - and very nutritious. I eat it with them, but have not done much with the leaves at home... and you can also make a tea of it...probably would also be good muddles into mixed drink that has bitters in the recipe!
Probably the leaves would be great in a stir fry, soups & stews, but I normally use Moringa...so still adding the healthy benefits, with a little less bitter