bitter melon

Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

by Allen Williams on June 23, 2009

Bitter Melon & Pork Soup

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been using lately and am anxious to share with you. It’s energy saving and easier than a crockpot – it’s thermal cooking. This is serious ‘green cooking’.
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Regional: Asian

Bitter Melon (Fu Gua) With Egg

My new favorite vegetable has got to be the bitter melon. It’s a rather knobby looking green cylinder which is aptly named. It is utterly and truly bitter. I’ve had it in soups but prefer it best when paired with the sweetness of eggs in a simple stir-fry/omelet.

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