Do you like bitter gourd?
By Budettesky
@Budettesky (95)
Philippines
November 23, 2010 2:06am CST
i eat lots of vegetables, though green leafy one, slimy one, even bitter gourd.
when i cook vegetables i usually add bitter gourd, but it always ended that its me alone eating it.
i always tell my family members that they really should eat this vegetables because of its nutrients, sometimes i soak it in water for a minute to lessen the bad taste, or even overcooked it, but they really dont like the taste of it .... do you also like to eat bitter gourd?
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12 responses
@XiaoPan (10)
• China
23 Nov 10
i like it.bitter gourd is often used in Chinese cooking for its bitter flavor,typically in stir-fries,soups and so on.In many restaurants they make bitter gourd soup,salad or stirfried with egg or meet and are extemely popular not only for food but also for their health.As we know bitter gourd can clear body heat.In addition,it also works in the prevention of diabetes also helping to reduce the symptoms.
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@kartiknaiduk (275)
• India
23 Nov 10
The straight answer to your question is. no. I dislike bitter gourd. But I do eat the same. It is because of the medicinal values that this particular vegetable possess. It helps in blood purification at the same time it kills the germs and bacteria which all rest inside our stomach or intestine. My parents always tell me to eat bitter gourd but all the time I use to say no. But now a days I have started eating bitter gourds.
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@nikhil_sun (576)
• India
23 Nov 10
Yes, I do like to eat bitter gourd.Though it is bitter, I find it's taste very different than the regular veggies.It is prepared pretty often at my house and we all relish this vegetable in my family.It really has got some nutrients and also is a good cleanser of the digestive system.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
I like bitter gourd. It's healthy. Try it with lots of beef and tomatoes, maybe they'll like it. Or pork and eggs. Or, salt and leave for a while and squeeze out the excess juice and salt.
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@hippiemomdiaries (815)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Unfortunately I do not eat bitter gourd. It is indeed unfortunate because I know I've been missing out on its health benefits like lowering blood pressure and the risk of diabetes. I do not even remember the taste of it. I think I had it when I was very young to remember. Then, I hear older folks saying that it is indeed bitter, so I've been afraid to taste or give it a try. I hope I get to learn how to eat health beneficial vegetable.
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
23 Nov 10
I like it best when theres egg coz it goes with bitter gourd well, the bitterness is neutralized and you can eat a lot when the bitter gourd is sliced thinly.
Its good for the health and I guess we should eat more and more vegetables than eating meat.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
That's one of my favorites. And keep on telling the value of this vegetable to my relatives especially for kids. Its not so-bad taste can be hidden thru adding some ingredients, like eggs. It's really good especially for an anemic person. Vegetables have their unique nutrients but bitter gourd is one of the best.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
23 Nov 10
Welcome to mylot
Bitter gourd is bitter no doubt but it has many medicinal values, soaking them in salty water for half an hour after cutting reduces the bitter taste, i like them deep fried in oil.
The small variety is my favorite lol..
Thank you so much.
Professor. . Cheers have a lucky day ahead.
God bless you. Welcome always.
