Jun bought some Chinese broccoli. Here's a pic.

http://www.tinypic.info/files/2vkb7tc61o2vrsldjwbp.jpg

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"Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
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> Jun bought some Chinese broccoli. Here's a pic.
>
> http://www.tinypic.info/files/2vkb7tc61o2vrsldjwbp.jpg


Thank you Nick. I know I have never had that.

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On 28 Jan 2009 00:05:33 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Jun bought some Chinese broccoli. Here's a pic.
>
>http://www.tinypic.info/files/2vkb7tc61o2vrsldjwbp.jpg

Yeah, that looks like the stuff Priscilla posted. So, I'm buying
veggie seeds in the next week or two - just how good IS this stuff,
Nick? And what does Jun or your daughter do with it?

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.3% BMI 25

Nicky > wrote:
> Nick Cramer > wrote:
>
> >Jun bought some Chinese broccoli. Here's a pic.
> >
> >http://www.tinypic.info/files/2vkb7tc61o2vrsldjwbp.jpg
>
> Yeah, that looks like the stuff Priscilla posted. So, I'm buying
> veggie seeds in the next week or two - just how good IS this stuff,
> Nick? And what does Jun or your daughter do with it?

I really like it, Nicky. It's tenderer and sweeter than European broccoli
and most of the dark green leafies I've eaten. Jun stir-fries it with a
little Oyster sauce. Chinese restaurants steam it, then sprinkle some
Oyster sauce on when they serve it. I only know it as a side dish like
that.

Have you tried Bitter Melon (which isn't bitter)? It's real good in soups
and good for your BG. A morning tea made from thin, dried slices is nice,
too. When I was living in the mountains in Thailand, I had a big, steaming
cup of it every morning at sunrise, as I watched the dragonflies devouring
mosquitos.

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On 29 Jan 2009 06:56:44 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>I really like it, Nicky. It's tenderer and sweeter than European broccoli
>and most of the dark green leafies I've eaten. Jun stir-fries it with a
>little Oyster sauce. Chinese restaurants steam it, then sprinkle some
>Oyster sauce on when they serve it. I only know it as a side dish like
>that.

Sounds good! I might give it a try. Lovely easy cooking method.

>Have you tried Bitter Melon (which isn't bitter)?

ROFL! Oh yes it is - seriously, pucker your mouth for a week
bitter... it needs to be brined before you even think about using it,
although for some reason the dried stuff is far less so. Yes, when I
can get it, I make an excellent Indian pickle with it, or sometimes
add it to a stir fry. I'm a little bit careful with amounts, though,
because it's a beta cell stimulator. The Indian name is karela.

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.3% BMI 25

Nicky > wrote:
> Nick Cramer > wrote:
> [ . . . ]
> >Have you tried Bitter Melon (which isn't bitter)?
>
> ROFL! Oh yes it is - seriously, pucker your mouth for a week
> bitter... it needs to be brined before you even think about using it,
> although for some reason the dried stuff is far less so. Yes, when I
> can get it, I make an excellent Indian pickle with it, or sometimes
> add it to a stir fry. I'm a little bit careful with amounts, though,
> because it's a beta cell stimulator. The Indian name is karela.

Hmm. Jun doesn't brine it AFAIK. She cuts it in half lengthwise, de-seeds
it, cuts it into 1" chunks and simmers it in soups, with pork or chicken, I
think.

I really like the tea. Doesn't need Splenda or anything.

I got some nice karela recipes on Google. Thanks, Nicky.

Beta cell stimulator, eh? I wonder if the fatalajon, sadau and lotus seed
germ do that, too.

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On 29 Jan 2009 09:49:34 GMT, Nick Cramer >
wrote:

>Nicky > wrote:
>> Nick Cramer > wrote:
>> [ . . . ]
>> >Have you tried Bitter Melon (which isn't bitter)?
>>
>> ROFL! Oh yes it is - seriously, pucker your mouth for a week
>> bitter... it needs to be brined before you even think about using it,
>> although for some reason the dried stuff is far less so. Yes, when I
>> can get it, I make an excellent Indian pickle with it, or sometimes
>> add it to a stir fry. I'm a little bit careful with amounts, though,
>> because it's a beta cell stimulator. The Indian name is karela.
>
>Hmm. Jun doesn't brine it AFAIK.

Huh - I wonder if we have different things (again)? There's no way you
could eat the ones I buy without salting it.

Nicky.
T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
D&E, 100ug thyroxine
Last A1c 5.3% BMI 25

Really? is it sweeter and tender than European broccoli? Well, if that so it's nice..

In article >,
Nick Cramer > wrote:

> > Yeah, that looks like the stuff Priscilla posted. So, I'm buying
> > veggie seeds in the next week or two - just how good IS this stuff,
> > Nick? And what does Jun or your daughter do with it?
>
> I really like it, Nicky. It's tenderer and sweeter than European broccoli
> and most of the dark green leafies I've eaten. Jun stir-fries it with a
> little Oyster sauce. Chinese restaurants steam it, then sprinkle some
> Oyster sauce on when they serve it. I only know it as a side dish like
> that.

It makes a lovely stir fried beef with broccoli. I season with garlic
and soy sauce.

PP

Peppermint Patootie > wrote:
> Nick Cramer > wrote:
>
> > > Yeah, that looks like the stuff Priscilla posted. So, I'm buying
> > > veggie seeds in the next week or two - just how good IS this stuff,
> > > Nick? And what does Jun or your daughter do with it?
> >
> > I really like it, Nicky. It's tenderer and sweeter than European
> > broccoli and most of the dark green leafies I've eaten. Jun stir-fries
> > it with a little Oyster sauce. Chinese restaurants steam it, then
> > sprinkle some Oyster sauce on when they serve it. I only know it as a
> > side dish like that.
>
> It makes a lovely stir fried beef with broccoli. I season with garlic
> and soy sauce.

Jun said that, when she gets home tonight, she's gonna make some with
garlic, shrimp and oyster sauce. I think she's gonna boil the broc in a
little water, before tossing it in the wok.

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In article >,
Nick Cramer > wrote:

> Peppermint Patootie > wrote:
> > Nick Cramer > wrote:
> >
> > > > Yeah, that looks like the stuff Priscilla posted. So, I'm buying
> > > > veggie seeds in the next week or two - just how good IS this stuff,
> > > > Nick? And what does Jun or your daughter do with it?
> > >
> > > I really like it, Nicky. It's tenderer and sweeter than European
> > > broccoli and most of the dark green leafies I've eaten. Jun stir-fries
> > > it with a little Oyster sauce. Chinese restaurants steam it, then
> > > sprinkle some Oyster sauce on when they serve it. I only know it as a
> > > side dish like that.
> >
> > It makes a lovely stir fried beef with broccoli. I season with garlic
> > and soy sauce.
>
> Jun said that, when she gets home tonight, she's gonna make some with
> garlic, shrimp and oyster sauce. I think she's gonna boil the broc in a
> little water, before tossing it in the wok.

After I've stir fried the broccoli for a minute, I pour a little boiling
water in the kuo (wok), put on a lid, and steam it for a minute or so.
Then I take out the broccoli, stir fry the meat, return the broccoli,
and add any final sauce elements.

PP

In article >,
Nick Cramer > wrote:

> Jun bought some Chinese broccoli. Here's a pic.
>
> http://www.tinypic.info/files/2vkb7tc61o2vrsldjwbp.jpg

Yup! I still have a couple of stalks left in my fridge.

PP