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Daily Archives: November 11, 2011
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantica)
Female bittermelon flower Click on photo to enlarge Bitter melon, also known as ku kua, foo gwa, karela, balsam pear and bittergourd, is a member of the cucurbitaceae family and looks like cucumber with warts. As the name implies, it … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged balsam pear, beef, bittergourd, bittermelon, Chinkiang vinegar, cucurbitaceae, dairy free, foo gwa, gluten free, karela, ku kua, momordica charantica, oyster sauce, vegan, vegetarian
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