Are You Familiar With This?

[society]

Do you know this vegetable and have you ever cooked it?
If so, how have you cooked it? http://tinyurl.com/pco5c28

[Old_Geezer]

??? Looks like some kind of gerkin.

[McMouse]

It's Bitter Mellon and I've never wished to try it.

[EcclesCake]

I've eaten plenty of bitter gourd dishes but can't say I've cooked with it.

You will find loads of Indian recipes for it, many quite simple and not involving too many ingredients, I'm sure you will find some to your liking.

[society]

I do cook it but wanted to know if some of you might prepare it differently from me.

I slice it thinly and fry it with onions, garlic and hot pepper, and other times I stuff it and fry, and then steam it in a spicy curry sauce. It's bitter but delicious.

[EcclesCake]

I've had it steamed and then used in salads, coated in a spice mix and deep fried and served in as a wet curry.

I really like it but unless I go to the Asian grocer I don't see it on sale.