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Fresh, organic bitter melon is almost impossible to find, as it is extremely susceptible to disease and pests. Conventional bitter melon often tests with amounts of pesticide exceeding legal limits. These pesticides are very difficult to remove by washing due to the bumpy, grooved exterior of the gourd. This is why we are happy to offer you this organic dried version, which is free of pesticides and shelf-stable.
Appearance: Fresh bitter melon is light to dark green in color with a bumpy, warty exterior. Chinese bitter melon is more smooth and yellow-green, whereas Indian bitter melon is more bumpy and darker green.
Typically used: Sliced or cored and stuffed
Origin: Southeast Asia; There are actually two types of bitter melon; The Chinese kind is long, light green, and more smooth with blunted ends. The smaller, darker green variety (which we are using for this product), is more firm with a more warty exterior, and it found in India, Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Flavor: Extremely bitter and dry
Culinary uses: Bitter melon is widely used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, where it is balanced with sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Add a few slices to broth, soups, stews, & curries to include bitters in your diet without overwhelming bitter taste.
Fresh bitter melon is often cored and stuffed with spiced, minced meat. Also, blanching with salt water can help remove bitterness. At Asian markets, the fresh shoots and leaves are also sold for adding to stir fries or soups.
How to Use Dried Slices: Serving size: 6-10 slices. Boil the slices in ~3 cups (700mL) of water for 10 minutes. Save the water for tea, and sweeten to taste. Use rehydrated slices in omelets, frittatas, scrambled eggs, curries, salads, soups, salsas, stir-fries and sautés.
Other Ideas
Our Organic Bitter Melon slices can be used just as you would fresh bitter melon. It’s non-GMO, non-irradiated and is always 100% pure and of the best quality. Here are some ways to enjoy our dried, sliced bitter melon:
Reconstitute in hot water or broth for 10-15 minutes; drain and use for omelets, frittatas, scrambled eggs, curries, salads, soups, salsas, stir-fries and sautés.
Add a tablespoon or two to soups and stews, simmering until done.
Fry dried bitter melon in melted ghee or coconut oil until browned and crispy. Season with jaggery, salt, and/or chili or other spices.
Many people enjoy this for a crunchy snack
Add a few slices to a jar of pickling/cultured vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, cabbage and onions
Try a couple of minced, rehydrated slices in a bowl of steaming hot miso soup along with grated carrots, chopped scallions, cubed tofu and dried sea vegetables such as nori or wakame
Mince a bit of rehydrated bitter melon; add to guacamole, onion, bean or other dip or hummus
Make bitter melon tea as described above; mix with favorite juices such as pomegranate, cranberry, grape, apple and more. Serve cold for a refreshing summer beverage
Jason P.
Overall great, but wish there were moisture absorbers in the packages. Without them, they seem stale.
Lin
Bitter Melon
I had heard of this, but never have had it, soooo decided to give it a try. Rehydrated, great with scrambled eggs, rice. There are still more things I'll try it with. Bonus that it's organic. Very glad I gave it a try.
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Roxann
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I am very happy with the bitter melon its very good quality and very bitter
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Wifey Wilson
Such a great idea
Love this
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This package was packed brilliantly, it was obvious care and thought and planning had gone into the packing. Some one had studied how things could get damaged or shifted around in transit and had worked out solutions. Thank you.