Bitter Melon

Siomay is an Indonesian dish consisting of steamed cone-shaped fish dumplings, eggs, potatoes, cabbage, tofu, and bitter melon. After they have been steamed, all ingredients are assembled on a plate, cut into bite-sized pieces, and generously driz... READ MORE

Pinakbet is a traditional meat stew prepared with various vegetables and shrimp paste. It originated in the region of Ilocos, but today it appears in many regional and seasonal varieties. Most commonly, it consists of fatty pork, bitter melon, squ... READ MORE

Among the broad group of Japanese chanpuru dishes, goya chanpuru is the most traditional version prepared with stir-fried bitter melon, eggs, pork, and tofu. It is often blended with various seasonings and vegetables. Occasionally, the di... READ MORE

Bharwan karela is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country and consists of stuffed bitter melon. Although there are many versions, the dish is usually made with a combination of bitter melon, red chili powder, garam ma... READ MORE

Shukto is a traditional dish originating from West Bengal. Although this slightly bitter dish is typically made with vegetables, it has many variations and can be prepared in different ways. The most popular type of shukto is a mild stew packed wi... READ MORE

Ganbian kugua or dry-fried bitter melon is a traditional dish originating from Sichuan. The most common version of the dish is made with a combination of bitter melon, green peppers (bell peppers or hot peppers), oil, sesame oil, and salt. The dis... READ MORE