3 Ways to Cook Bitter Melon

[@grf123]

In india we take small green bitter gourds scrap thier uneven skin of and cut it vertically de seed it and let that bitter gourd sit in brine for sometime. Onions,garlic,ginger along with the removed bitter gourd skin is sauted with indian spices then it is filled in bitter gaurd and it is then closed with thread and bitter gaurd is shallow fried. I hated bitter gaurd before and that dish is now my fav. U should try it its called 'bharwa karela'

[@wendiland]

the brine sounds delicious! I’ve had bitter melon made by Indians, they were soooo good. I think it was done similar to the way you described.

[@lakelady185]

I will try it! Which Indian spices do you use? How long is it brined? Can you maybe make a video teaching us totally or is this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYGzkKmEerqgpsU a good accurate recipe?

[@suefernandes8582]

We generally eat them when their green, never tried them when ripe, i think the salad sounds interesting,would love to try it out :)

[@Majortom2groundctrl]

They are poisonous when ripe

[@pupi6430]

@@Majortom2groundctrl nope

[@robertl9557]

I've heard that you don't see too many ripe ones because they turn bad quickly once ripe. My friend gave me a garden ripe bitter melon today, that's why I'm here!

[@7Dante7]

Again, excellent editing and narration. But most of all, I love seeing the contentment in Wendi's eyes when she's eating. My wife has that same look when she eats Pho made from her garden ingredients.

[@chickasawmike1319]

That salad is on another level and I will have to try it. I am stratifying some pomegranate seeds right now and I guess I will add bitter melon to my seed order. Thanks for this, here in the U.S., we do not know much about this melon. The name alone will keep most people from trying it.

[@robertl9557]

In addition to 3 great recipes, I enjoyed your very clever and functional nested demonstration format. Great commentary at the end to wrap it all up. Thank you!

[@noon241]

I made the 3rd recipe - bitter gourd soup today and it tasted amazing

[@yafalamm5510]

Thank you so much for all this wonderful information. Keep up the good work!

[@JungleLoveMexico]

I love it! I just harvested a green and an orange bitter melon and had no idea how to prepare them

[@LeChristEstRoi]

In Taiwan the bitter gourd is eaten only when they are still green. Maybe that's because the wild bitter gourd which is also eaten is poisonous when fully ripe, so by extension people think that the domesticated bitter gourd might also be poisonous when fully ripe...one day I'll try to cook a fully ripe one, I'm curious to discover how it tastes...

[@antonellag9771]

Does it ripen off the vine?

[@LeChristEstRoi]

@@antonellag9771 It won't fully ripen off the vine.

[@antonellag9771]

Thanks. I have never seen them ripe, always green.

[@LeChristEstRoi]

@@antonellag9771 When ripe they become mushy, the consistency is off, green one are better...

[@antonellag9771]

Thanks!

[@RovingPunster]

I grew these last year, and im growing them again now. Ive never tried one that was full orange (they liquify in as little as 24 hrs once ripe) - Ive always cooked them while green.

[@karleythompson2213]

Hi Wendi, I just recently found your channel and really love your videos. I'm growing bitter melon for the first time this year. I had never heard of eating them ripe. A lot of English-language sources say the ripe ones are toxic, but I realize that traditional food knowledge doesn't always leap the language barrier. Are the ripe ones commonly eaten? Should you avoid eating a lot of the seed membrane and ripe gourd? Any information you're willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Thank so much for the content!

[@KrissyFaith]

Love this. I just found a vine in my yard that has baby ones. Thank you.

[@billmitchell7731]

I never had bitter melon. I heard it is very healthy and good for you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Maybe I will grow some in my garden 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@laurengayle6543]

Thank you for your DIVINE ENERGY of sharing!! You're doing such a WONDERFUL job. Keep up the GOOD work!!👍💚👍💚👍💚👍🌻🌞

[@1Lightdancer]

I just got bitter melon seeds today, so am delighted to see these options for preparation 🌱

[@rawdria]

I am about to try tomorrow these bitter melons. I have green ones so I don't know if the salad option would be good for that but i sure try, because i have pomegranates. Maybe I will do the salt-water trick for the bitterness. I will sure try the omelet too. Thank you for the vid.

[@theresecornelius812]

Really love watching your descriptions and eating of your recipes. Such different foods for me, but so interesting that I want to grow bitter gourd and try all these. Love your channel!!

[@wendiland]

Thank you so much! Brings me such joy to hear that. Hope you get some new varieties in your garden this year!

[@arthuurwong49]

Always see them green in the stores😊

[@qualqui]

Wow,learning as always something new here with you dear Wendi! Recently saw some Calabaza China Bangaña at La Comer supermarket, bought one and that is why I'm here, looking for a recipe to make it BUT I had no idea you could vine ripen the Bitter melons and this diminishes the bitterness but when you tell us the green ones are more bitter, so if you can stand the bitterness and like crunchy veggies, go for a green one, like the ones at La Comer. Thank you for sharing Wendi, 👍and buen provecho.👋🤠

[@wendiland]

Hope you’ll try it! :D

[@AneShiroo]

We generally eat them when they’re green, too. Normally when they’re that ripe, i i keep the seeds for next years harvest. And never thought of cooking the yellow part. I find them too mooshy.

[@wendiland]

Most people like it crunchy. I let the texture inspire different dishes.

[@livingsimplelifestyle]

Wow I learn something new today I have a plant too the ripe one the only i know make a pickle ang smoothie.

[@thomasdooner8815]

All three dishes sound delicious! Makes me want to grow them! Still have time this Summer. ThNk you.

[@earlmontealegre7724]

Wow. I never considered eating it ripe let alone raw! Who knew the red part of the seed would be good too? Im so gonna try it.

[@The1ByTheSea]

you can eat the greens when they are young and tender.just like eating sweet potatoe greens

[@pacificpermaculture]

Looks like something worth a try !

[@southbridgeforestHOA]

thank you, my mom always made me eat the green fruit, now I will let them ripen! love your channel!

[@liverocks62]

I went to the market this last Saturday and I saw behind table a crate with ripe bitter lemon. So I ask if they were throwing them away and if I could get one for the seeds. Today while cleaning the seeds I was wondering how the red skin of the seeds tast and wow, it taste so sweet. Then I thought how the ripe better lemon would taste cooked I am not disappointed either. I am at this moment enjoying a bowl of rice with stirfry of ripe watermelon with dried shrimps. Good eating 😋

[@rodneydority3941]

All the dishes looked great! I see bitter melon at the farmer's market and wanted to know how to prepare it. Thanks

[@rashmipatel48]

Hi Wendi just came across your video while searching bitter melon juice. I find salad receipes very interesting and will definitely give a try.

[@MrsHeavencitizen]

Your bitter melon fruits are so good and beautiful.

[@lilianaotero6310]

Thank you Wendy!! I ♥️ bitter Melon easy to make.

[@jacquelinethomas4674]

Very interesting dishes though bitter melon is not a favorite of mine. Good to see you enjoying your menus. 🥳

[@wendiland]

Thank you. We all have our faves. :)

[@PoundTheAlrm]

Cool video, never tried bitter gourd but you make it look delicious

[@redtobertshateshandles]

My Chinese restaurant used put it in beef with black bean sauce. They stopped using it, probably the non vegetable eaters wouldn't touch it. It went great with the dish imo.

[@peterkurzweil3633]

patient brought me a bitter melon, which I searched and found Wendi......intrigued....from what I 'saw', it's delicious.:).

[@missfloflowers]

Wow, the orange color is pretty. I only see the green bitter melon in the stores. Thank you for showing us. I will try your recipes

[@mizunokizu]

Please dont eat ripe bitter melon, they're toxic. And if you're pregnant or diabetic dont eat it.

[@jdroxford]

@@mizunokizu I just read online the precautions on eating ripe bittermelon. i'm surprised she's still ok.

[@beloved339]

I love your shirt, it's so happy and it really suits you. Thanks for the recipes :)

[@wendiland]

Thank you! 😀

[@theUrbanGardener]

This all looks very delicious!

[@miriamgomez275]

God bless you for sharing this recipe.🙏

[@larrywong6331]

Certain costcos have tolfu firm and soft.

[@susancarrington8091]

I've eaten ripe bitter gourd seeds since I was a child, and nothing has ever happened to me.

[@tejidoskevalsha]

I hope you get this reply. I am growing a white Okinawan bitter melon which is now ripe and I was wondering if I can eat it ripe. Thanks

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you for sharing these delicious recipes 😋😋😋😋😋😋👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@wendiland]

Vinnette Pope let me know if you tried any of them! 😄🧡

[@gerryhealy606]

Good job Wendi. Bitter gourd is a very healthy food, but not always easy to come up with ideas of how to use it. Your recipes are certainly good. I especially liked the sweet-bitter salad. Well done.

[@shellieinchrist]

We just found these on a family walk This morning and planted our bitter melons. Can’t wait to try your recipes lol. Thank you for sharing with us. The food looks so delicious!

[@DarrynJones]

Wood ear is supposedly the best source of dietary fibre you can get. We add it to soups and stews.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Nice presentation and nice dog !! 😀

[@bipinborgohain]

Bitter guard with eggs. Never tried it. Good one.

[@marciashields1201]

Hi just want to know if bitter gourd can be juice d to drink

[@abcxyz6606]

Never tried yellow or red bitter melon before. I want to try some.

[@Agribuzz]

I wish to have a try ..

[@SistersHobbies]

Wow I love your video. Can you please tell what's that yellow flowers that you added in the salad? Thanks

[@chrisb6943]

first, I've never seen gold orange color bitter melon b4... out of curiosity, does gold one taste more bitter and more sweeter than the original green one???? I know red and yellow bell pepper taste sweeter than green one for sure..... is it OK to prepare gold one to make vietnamese bitter melon fish stuffed soup or Hong Kong style stir fry?????? thanks for sharing varieties of bitter melon recipes.... cheers.

[@roma7923]

Both bitter ripe or unripe. I bought the ripe one because l'm only after the seeds to grow in the next spring, but because it's a bet pricey l decided to cook it after l removed the seeds. Bittergourd stir fry with eggs and l can say there's no different between ripe or unripe taste they are the same

[@FAEChannel88]

Hi, after watch your video i just know that riped bitter melon also can be eat. Bcz here in indonesia most people just eat that green bitter melon. I hv this plant in my garden n its turn to yellow, i just cut n throw it 😭 so im thinking to share your receipe on my channel if you dont mind 🙏

[@bootscanlas9995]

I love green bitter melon cook in eggs and tomatoes but that’s interesting 🧐 thanks

[@arthuurwong49]

Will they ripen if left on the counter?

[@Moi_81]

I wish I could buy the ripe ones here. I do eat the unripen ones but want to try these.

[@gayegerard]

Hi Wendi I love how you are using this vegetable, I only just discovered it. I understand it is great for detoxing purposes. The ones I got are very light bright green and firm. I scooped out the core with seeds and added a whole one to my green juice recipe that I always make which is generally perfectly balanced in flavour: sweet with the pink lady apples, spicy from the ginger and cilantro and + kale, spinach, celery, parley, white cabbage, cucumber, jalapeno and green capsicum, lemon and lime. But once I finished and did a taste test it was soooo bitter almost unbearable. Can you please tell me is there something else I should of done to prepare it to remove some of the biterness first but would still allow me to receive the full health benefits?

[@amy3458]

I LOVE your channel!

[@carlosluisliquiros8218]

This is my first time seeing a person eating a ripe bitter melón. All chinese will choose to eat green bitter melón.

[@missfloflowers]

Thanks for recipes. How Does the coco Amin’s differ in taste from the Braggs?.

[@dreamstarfarm]

I always heard that the seeds were poisonous. How do you prepare them?

[@robindscarlet9805]

Wow. I didn't know ripe bitterguard is eaten too. I've never eaten one yet. Some bitterguards ripe in my fridge lol. What to do with it? And sometimes bitterguard has mold on it. Is it safe if I scrap it and cook it as usual?

[@kouturechef3884]

Thanks!!! Very informative. Awesome 🎥!!!

[@carterseib223]

Thanks can you grow white ones or no is there different types of butter gourd if there is I will grow them and are they at stores to thanks !

[@natsusumire4408]

We stir-fry it when it's just green and unripe.

[@liangQ1]

Hi Wendi Big fan. You should start do more cooking videos Looks like you are a vegetarian . And I think vegetables are generally more difficult too cook than meat . Just by looking at your food and I feel more healthy already. Thanks

[@kh937]

From what I've red, I thought ripe bitter melon are toxic so are the seeds and flesh when it's orange.

[@eddieseow749]

Am in love.

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Wendi that was awesome.

[@sallyfischer1204]

Since 3 years I can harvest 30 kilos of this bitter melon, here in the north part of switzerland ;-)

[@kenramnath30]

Wow so gorgeous

[@AuddieB1241]

Can you ripen green butter melon ?

[@paulagreco5572]

Yummy I here it is good for diebetics

[@annb7393]

Thank you for the video! did you grow this in the shade? this would be wonderful for my garden if that is an option, it looks like the area was very shaded where you picked the melon.

[@wendiland]

That spot gets some afternoon sun. Bitter melon does well in full or part sun.

[@psalmeighty2six410]

GMO Orange...no seeds

[@hotttuque9445]

is it wrong that I really enjoyed this video from 9:45 the most -_-

[@tejidoskevalsha]

Great! I was wondering if white Okinawan bitter melon can be eaten when ripe?

[@wendiland]

I eat both kinds ripe and unripe. For me it depends on what I’m making. Some online said ripe bitter melons are poisonous - so you just have to do what is comfortable for you.

[@lakelady185]

Looks like I will have to try bitter gourd again. I hope the seeds I have are from a variety that turns orange. I never knew they even turn orange. 😂 Learn and grow everyday! What is done to the seeds to make the dessert?

[@wendiland]

All green bitter gourds can turn yellow when ripe. You just don’t get to see that since market gets the fruits that are picked young and hard. Lots of Chinese and Vietnamese seem to prefer most things to be crunchy. I did not make any dessert, ate the skin around the seed plain. “Learn and grow everyday”. Love your quote!

[@GeneralGiggleMuffin]

Looks good

[@najmahabibty7123]

Hmmm.. We eat that when it's still green and throw it when it's ripe. From now on I'm not gonna throw it when I gets ripe. Maybe my kids would like it better when it's ripe.

[@FoxKoit]

Very cool video :) I like it :) Hey ...are you on steemit also ?

[@aliciajoyce770]

Thank you for sharing my first time to comment ,,Been you subbed since last year ..From Pensacola Florida ..Where are you in Florida ?

[@pposavids5119]

with that size i could eat it by my self with rice egg ,onion and tomatoes... last me half a day.

[@pietieko1]

Nice

[@bonglokta]

I never knew bitter melon would turn yellow. All I see is green ones.

[@wendiland]

Most people like them crunchy. The sooner they can pick for profit the better for growers.

[@salinawhite7669]

@@wendiland interesting I never EAT THE ripe yellow bitter melon ONLY green AND I HATED THE bitter taste JUST try learning to EAT NOW THANKS FOR SHARED BUDDHA BLESS EVERYONE'S PEACE OF MIND STAY SAFE HEALTHY LONG LIVE AMEN

[@oqqaynewaddingxtwjy7072]

I eat it raw or fry with eggs.

[@renee2nadia]

I think I would prefer to bake my stuffed bitter gourd.Thanks for the ideas though.

[@Fayanora]

Why do you waste time cutting the ends off the mushroom stems? Just eat them, they taste the same as the rest of the mushroom!

[@cultivandosonhos2394]

Hello! I'm from Brazil. I've been with you for some time, I like your videos. Could we change some seeds?

[@cherryboo65b56]

If I buy the gourd from the market and it’s green, is there anyway to keep it ripening?

[@jessieswan8263]

Yes, just leave out in the counter for a week or so it will ripening up.

[@tyonhyundaichannel]

oummm...its so deliciously bitter...

[@lovesdiy5660]

Was looking on rareseeds.

[@tthatesu2]

LOVES DIY me too which bitter gourd variety is this ? I’m a little concerned bc some ppl say these are poisonous if eaten and harvested the wrong way

[@lovesdiy5660]

What variety?

[@mizunokizu]

I recommend not eat ripe bitter melon, I'm pretty sure they are toxic. Some people can eat it but I dont recommend it o.o.

[@robindscarlet9805]

Really?

[@Lindamorena]

Wait ripe bitter melon is tasty?

[@sheepyleepy..2806]

wait whaaaat orange bitter gourd?

[@Gowtham_Gk]

Wow soo yummy... missed your video for long day...... sister

[@apolloloco6801]

Here in Philippines we dont eat the ripe one we only pick and cook the young ones heheh

[@wendiland]

Chinese eat them green and crunchy too! I enjoy it both ways.

[@mizunokizu]

The reason not eating it ripe cause it becomes toxic. I really hope this person does her research first before making these kind of videos. And pregnant women and people whos diabetic shouldnt eat gourd.

[@SovereignSavage]

mizu nokizu one of the stated health benefits is that it helps with diabetes, so what is the reasons it is not ok for diabetics to eat? Please point me to some studies. Thanks

[@mikewilson8054]

i can't believe they would unlike this.

[@premalachanna6448]

❤

[@susangarcia6233]

Beautiful! You are really good at this! FAR better than ex-con Martha Stewart!