its a vegetable and it is very bitter, indians eat it they also eat aubergines
i doubt any of you will have heard of it
2007-03-23 08:53:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
In the USA, karela = bitter melon.
Popular in Chinese and Filipino cooking.
Yes, I've eaten it at a Chinese restaurant.
Bitter Melon with beef and black bean sauce.
It definitely had a strong taste bitter taste. I think I ate more of the black bean sauce then the bitter melon itself.
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2007-03-23 09:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have heard of it. Its also called karela. Indians eat it fried or baked. Its available at Indian stores or at farmer's markets.
2007-03-23 09:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of it also .... I have had it in mixed curried Indian vegetables with a nice broth / gravy .... it is very good for you, even though it is bitter ..
2007-03-23 09:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have, chinese people eat it too, my parents buy it like every month.
2007-03-23 09:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Amore vole fe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and it's nasty!!my husband eats it as it's suppose to be healthy for you!!
2007-03-23 10:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by ♥pola77♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋