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Bitter melon is a climbing vegetable grown in hot or temperate climates. It is widely used in Asian diets and has been cultivated for hundreds of years. The fruit, leaf and seeds are edible and bitter.
Purchase guide
Look for bitter melons that are dark green and firm to the touch.
COnsumptiOn
Bitter melons are most often eaten when still green, small and firm. It is very bitter, so it must be drained with salt, or blanched in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes.
storage tip
Bitter melon should be eaten 2-3 days after purchase, as it loses its firmness quite quickly. It is best stored in the refrigerator in the vegetable drawer.
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