Nicky wrote:
On 31 Dec 2007 07:13:51 GMT, Nick Cramer

FBG 86. Dinner was Bitter melon soup with chicken and garlic. The
chicken bones were cut in half, releasing the marrow into the broth,
which was quite rich and tasty. Side dish was Thai Papaya Salad (Som
Tam). VERY spicy. One hour postprandial BG 96. Not that hungry. I didn't
really eat much.

Nick, all I've been able to get recently is some dried bitter melon -
with instructions in Korean, I think - do you have any hints on using
it?

I'm an enthusiastic bitter melon pickler when I can get it fresh...

Jun dries thin slices of the fresh and makes a morning tea for me. If
they're bigger chunks, you might try reconstituting them in enough warm
water to cover, then using in a soup, although we haven't tried that. Fresh
are always available in the LA area.

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Does bitter melon really taste bitter? I take the pills on
occasion but never had a real live one.

Not to me. You should be able to find it in a Thai/Asian market.[]

Don't know of any Thai/Asian markets around here but they might have
them at Central Market. I will look.

Generally speaking, Julie, in what part of the world do you reside?

WA state. Somewhat near Seattle. Now Seattle has an International
District but I never get out that way. Here in Bothell, we seem to have
more Mexicans than Asians.

20 or 30 miles to Seattle, eh? How about Kirkland?

I doubt there are any Asian markets in Kirkland, or much of anything else...
But I could be wrong.

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20 or 30 miles to Seattle, eh? How about Kirkland?

I doubt there are any Asian markets in Kirkland, or much of anything
else... But I could be wrong.

Well, I hope you find some. They seem to help with BG. I've just posted
another meal description, Subject: Rice Noodle & Bitter Melon dinner. As
usual, my food pics are posted on alt.binaries.food.

Happy New Year to you, Angela and DH. Go easy on the bubbly!

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20 or 30 miles to Seattle, eh? How about Kirkland?

I doubt there are any Asian markets in Kirkland, or much of anything
else... But I could be wrong.

Well, I hope you find some. They seem to help with BG. I've just posted
another meal description, Subject: Rice Noodle & Bitter Melon dinner. As
usual, my food pics are posted on alt.binaries.food.

Happy New Year to you, Angela and DH. Go easy on the bubbly!

Now that I think about it, there are a couple of Asian markets near my
parent's house. One of them is strictly produce.

No bubbly for me. Can't have any alcohol ever. Angela has a small
bottle of sparkling cider.

On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:34:24 -0500, Priscilla Ballou
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In article ,
Nicky wrote:

I'm an enthusiastic bitter melon pickler when I can get it fresh...

Oooh! Recipe? I'm getting into making pickles, and the big Asian
market near work often has bitter melon. (Also winter melon which I've
made soup of, with ham.)

I use the one here, Priscilla - without the jaggery or asafoedita;
http://www.bawarchi.com/cookbook/karela.html

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.6% BMI 25

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Nicky wrote:

On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:34:24 -0500, Priscilla Ballou
wrote:

In article ,
Nicky wrote:

I'm an enthusiastic bitter melon pickler when I can get it fresh...

Oooh! Recipe? I'm getting into making pickles, and the big Asian
market near work often has bitter melon. (Also winter melon which I've
made soup of, with ham.)

I use the one here, Priscilla - without the jaggery or asafoedita;
http://www.bawarchi.com/cookbook/karela.html

I've never heard of jaggery. I'll have to look it up. Asafoedita I
know, and I think I even have some in my spice cupboard.

The recipe looks too hot for me, and I'd make some adjustments. I've
never made dry pickle before, so it'll be interesting.

Thanks!

Priscilla

On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:56:14 -0500, Priscilla Ballou
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I've never heard of jaggery. I'll have to look it up.

Palm sugar.

The recipe looks too hot for me, and I'd make some adjustments. I've
never made dry pickle before, so it'll be interesting.

Very tasty!

I just had a successful experiment for supper tonight with the dried
bitter melon I have to hand; I soaked it, then braised it with some
aubergine in a bit of the soaking water until soft. I finished it with
a tablespoon of yoghurt and seasoning, and served it alongside a Thai
green curry with chicken. Yum : )

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.6% BMI 25

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I just had a successful experiment for supper tonight with the dried
bitter melon I have to hand; I soaked it, then braised it with some
aubergine in a bit of the soaking water until soft. I finished it with
a tablespoon of yoghurt and seasoning, and served it alongside a Thai
green curry with chicken. Yum : )

It sounds yummy, too, Nicky! Thai green curry (Gaeng Ki Warn) is one of my
favorites. Recipes are only starting places to spark your imagination, eh?
I hadn't thought of eggplant and bitter melon. That's a must try. Thanks.

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I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They
are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not
forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~