Just a quick bitter melon idea for Radical Family Farms. Bitter Melon is new to many of their CSA members and finding new ways to cook with it can be difficult. Here is an easy recipe which loosely resembles a Korean Jap Chae in texture and flavor, something like a cooked noodle salad. This recipeContinue reading “Bitter Melon, Carrot & Mushroom with Vermicelli Noodles”
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Karela & Ladies Fingers Subji (aka Bitter Melon & Okra Veggie Dish)
Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life was when Chris & I were living in Singapore & Sri Lanka. The Indian influence on the cuisines from both these countries was always omnipresent and the spices, herbs and vegetables from the wet markets we once found ‘exotic’ are now staples in ourContinue reading “Karela & Ladies Fingers Subji (aka Bitter Melon & Okra Veggie Dish)”
Ginisang Ampalaya- Filipino-style Bitter Melon with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Eggs
The first time I’d ever had bitter melon, or ampalaya in Tagalog, it was cooked by my bestie and roomie (back in the day) Nico. Being from the Bay Area, I have always grown up around a very large and very tight knit-but so open-armed- Filipinx community. I’ve got very fond college day memories ofContinue reading “Ginisang Ampalaya- Filipino-style Bitter Melon with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Eggs”
Goya Champuru
In Japan, bitter melon is referred to as “goya”. Goya Champuru is a popular stir-fry dish hailing from the islands of Okinawa, combining thinly sliced goya with ham (or spam traditionally!), firm tofu, egg and a variety of other vegetables depending on the cook. This version is my husband Chris’s favorite and is the closestContinue reading “Goya Champuru”
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