What is Bitter Melon?

This unusual gourd with the pockmarked skin is a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking, and is also used in Chinese traditional medicine. Learn more about bitter melon and try a few recipes, including Pork with Bitter melon - a classic Chinese dish using salted black beans.

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