Recipe for November
Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia)
Bitter gourd is native to South Asia. It is one of the most popular vegetables in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Philippines. Bitter gourd is considered as a nutritious vegetable that has medicinal properties. Bitter gourd belongs to family Cucurbitacea. It is mainly a warm season plant that thrives in hot and humid climates. Propagation is through direct seeding and transplanting. The best medium for the seeds is a fertile, well drained soil.
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Stuffed Balsam Pear (Bitter Gourd)
Ingredients (4 serves)
• One fresh balsam pear(about 200g)
• Minced beef(50g)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon wine( rice wine would be best)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger(smashed)
• One medium sized red onion(smashed)
• Salt and white pepper powder(as you like)
Method
- Cut balsam pear into 1/2 inch circles
- Scoop out inside with a teaspoon and make it into a ring
- Mix well sugar, wine, salt, white pepper, sesame oil, mashed ginger and onion together
- Fill mixture in the balsam pear circles
- Boil 1litre water
- Set the stuffed balsam pears apart from boiling water and steam until soft (about 20 minutes)
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