Bitter melon is ultra bitter, with an acerbic taste that leaves your tongue and the roof of your mouth dry. Bitter melon can be eaten raw but most people cook it to tone down it's bitter taste. 

Bitter melon uses... It can be pan-fried, steamed, baked, or even hollowed out and stuffed with your choice of fillings. Stir fry with eggs (JUST egg of course!), stuff with plant based meat, or try it braised to balance out some of the bitterness. 

Nutrition Fact: Bitter gourd contains bioactive compounds called saponins and terpenoids that may play a role in lowering blood sugar levels.