Bittergourd or bitter melon is from cucurbitaceae or cucumber family... also known for its medicinal values too... for further information... check out on wikipedia.
From young... I would detest anything with 'bitter' taste... I don't like bittergourd and pomelos (it has a bitter aftertaste!!)...
My mom used to cook bittergourd as she loves anything bitter.... but I refused to even try it...
Mr H too... loves bittergourd and so is Mr H Jr..... My mom would cook Malay style: stir-fry with sweet soya sauce and pounded chillies, whilst Mr H would cook Chinese style (recipe as follows...).
Of late... I would try one or two slices... if its bitter... that's it...sayonara!! but I would still buy bittergourd if I see one... but its up to either Mr H or Mr H Jr to cook it... since I am not eating ..then I am not cooking.... :)
- 1 bittergourd - thinly sliced
- 2 garlics - chopped
- 2 eggs - lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- salt and white pepper
- optional: chopped up chillies
Bitter gourd....I love it. My mum used to make the lunch very often. Here I can't find bitter gourd...
ReplyDeleteAt least someone does the cooking for you ;p
ReplyDeleteI love bittergourd.
You have picked a very nice bittergourd. So far as I know the more rugged it is, the better : ).
ReplyDeleteyum, i love bittermelon! i actually make this quite a bit- such a quick and easy dinner!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young, I didn't like bittergourd, well cos it's bitter.. but as I grow older, i started to like it. However, it has been too long I didn't attempt this dish.. I need to find out where I can get bittergourd!
ReplyDeleteAngie,
ReplyDeleteNot too sure whether bittergourd can grow in Germany... I am growing 2 plants in my vege patch... yet to see whether they will survive Perth winter.
Tigerfish,
Aren't I lucky?? Thx to my late Mum-in-law, her son/my husband is very hands on in the kitchen... I am training my son too...
TasteHongKong,
I was lucky to find the ruggedy ones..
Natalie,
Quick and easy... I agree...
Leemei
my daughter and I ... will stay away from anything bitter... my mom used to say ... eating bitter vegetables is good for health... she's a diabetic and she controls her sugar level with the bitter herbs... :)
Hi, how are you??
ReplyDeleteRasa bitter takat bittergourd, I really don't mind esp bila masak lemak bubuh udang besar2 + daun kunyit. Cedap!
somuffins,
ReplyDeleteWe are good thank you...
Asalkan bitter... minta ma'ap la..
Yeah, my mom also says that bitter vegs are good for health... now, i need to find bittergourd... :)
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