Pork With Bitter Melon

Bitter melon – what can you say about a gourd that resembles a cucumber with pockmarked skin, and has a strong, chalky flavor? Admittedly, bitter melon is a bit of an acquired taste. Parboiling it before stir-frying helps, as does pairing it with other strong flavors. In this recipe for Pork with Bitter Melon, savory Chinese black beans more than hold their own against bitter melon’s strong flavor. Fans of bitter melon will love this tasty dish, which has extra sauce to mix with cooked rice.

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