After cutting through the bumpy, texture-rich green skin, the bitter melon's white core, seeds, and pith hold much of the pungent flavor. By carefully scraping out the melon's center, the sour notes ...

winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are considered cooling, so are eaten when it's hot outside (although many of them are also ...

Photo by VnExpress/Bui Thuy - Use a small knife to make a vertical cut in the bitter melon, gently separate it and remove the seeds. - Ensure to scrape off the white membrane inside. This not only ...