Bitter Melon
From time to time, I come across articles about health and fitness that might help me with my Type 2 diabetes. I read a glowing article about the benefits of eating bitter melon but couldn’t find it at Whole Foods or Smith’s. Finally, I found it at a Korean grocery store . Now, I want to try several recipes until I find one that is palatable. (I don’t like bitter, and I suspect the secret will be in the sauce.)
I’ve blanched the sliced pieces and put them in a freezer bag so I can try out some recipes when time permits. I do have bitter melon capsules, but I’m trying to simplify my pill box.
I found a recipe for a basic stir fry sauce with soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and honey. Grated ginger and minced garlic were suggested but I only had garlic salt so I added a bit of that. Eating bitter melon is an acquired taste, but well worth it for its many health benefits. I made beef and bitter melon a couple of days ago and today made a dish with leftover chicken. I liked both dishes!
