Bitter gourds or bitter melons are consumed for the many health benefits. These gourds or melons have cancer fighting properties, can help to reduce blood sugar, decrease cholesterol, reduce weight, and etc. Since the weather is so hot, it will be good to make soup with my home grown bitter gourds. For dinner one evening, I cooked the following 2 dishes.
Bitter gourd and chicken soup.
First, I boiled red dates, goji berries, carrot, and chicken. I lower the fire to simmer until the soup is almost ready before adding the bitter gourds to simmer till soften. Add salt to taste.
Chives and egg omelette.
Wheat flour noodles or meesua with some spring onions.
Scoop hot soup and ingredients over the noodles.
Hubby doesn't like meesua, so I cooked dried noodle for him. Nice dinner consisting of noodle with bitter gourd chicken soup and chive egg omelette.
I don't know how I could miss noticing this big bitter gourd. By the time I noticed it, it was fully ripe and no longer edible. I kept the seeds for sowing future new plants.
Every morning I water the plants but I didn't notice this! This was one of the biggest gourds.
These items were on display at the National Museum. I have the same type of ceramic plates with the same flower design.
A 14-day movement control nationwide will take effect from 18th - 31st Mac until further notice in order to curb the spread of the virus. Everyone is responsible to play his or her part during this time of pandemic crisis. Let us unite and pray.
Be alert and of sober mind.
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
Resist him, standing firm in the faith,
because you know that the family of believers throughout
the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
(1 Peter 5:8-9, New International Version-NIV)
Contrary to your hubby, i like meesua. I love looking at those vintage items. The bible verse is very suitable for this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Libby. I love meesua too.
DeleteWahhh.. I thought the orange bitter gourd can be eaten too!
ReplyDeleteIts a nice colour.
DeleteStay well during this awful pandemic. Hand washing, good sanitation, avoiding close contact with other people and following the directives of your public health officials are going to be a whole lot more effective than prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, David. We are responsible to observe all the directives and fully cooperate with the authorities for everyone's safety. Instead of panicking and being fearful, it is good to turn to God in prayer for His peace and protection.
DeleteLet's pray ...
ReplyDeleteYes, let's pray.
DeleteI think the bitter gourd is beautiful...I had wondered did they ever change color.
ReplyDeleteThey turn orange when they are ripe.
DeleteWe used to take bitter gourd soup sometime, as me, mom and dad have diabetic we make it to reduce sugar. I too wonder despite its size how you let it ripen! Beautiful ceramic carriers and plates.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeevan. According to our older generation, anything that is bitter has health benefits.
DeleteThe food looks delicious and I love omelettes. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteNot only children but we adults love omelettes too. Keep well and stay safe.
DeleteLove all the food. Yummy. We too are staying in. We are in that age bracket that we need to be careful.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day, Nancy. Stay healthy. ♥
Agree. We have to be extra careful. Stay safe, Sandee.
DeleteYummy
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear.
DeleteOh sounds so good thanks for this recipe!
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DeleteThose are lovely plates. I used to order bitter melon stuffed with pork hash, but the Chinese restaurant closed. I don't see that on the menu at other restaurants.
ReplyDeleteI hope one day you will find one restaurant with this item on their menu.
Delete...I remember thermos bottles like that one, the carriers (I don't know what they are called) are beautiful. Thanks Nancy for stopping by, stay safe and healthy.
ReplyDeleteWe called them Tiffin carriers.
DeleteMuchas gracias Nancy, los platos son maravillosos y desconocía esta calabaza. La cerámica es preciosa. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lola.
DeleteThe noodles look the best to me. I had no idea about all the health benefits of the bitter gourd! I don't think we have this kind here.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny.
DeleteWheat flour noodles make me hungry....yummy
ReplyDeleteI love it.
DeleteSo delicious food :) Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Iwona.
DeleteTasty and wholesome home cooked dishes. the golden bitter gourd colour is so nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun.
DeleteI have never heard of bitter gourd...sorry you didn't notice it sooner! Your dishes are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tanya.
DeleteI've never had bitter gourd. I think I'd have to go to an international market to find it. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Stay safe too, Linda.
DeleteI love bitter gourds.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteThese foods are mouthwatering, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteI love the plate with these unique flower design. I remember you them too.
Thank you, Evi.
DeleteThe yellow gourd is pretty hanging there. A good idea to save the seeds. I do the same with surplus veg and fruit that we grow. The soup looks tasty. Let us pray as well as taking the health measures seriously. Have a peaceful day Nancy.
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a wonderful day.
DeleteFascinating seeing how differently we cook.
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Thank you, Sue.
DeleteThat bitter gourd must have some magical hiding powers.
ReplyDeleteOo nice dishes, now I feel like having meesua soup too.
Thank you, Stacy.
DeleteThank you, Francisco.
ReplyDeleteMuy buena comida, la sopa me encanta. Besitos y que tengamos salud.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
DeleteI would like to eat some delicious chicken soup too ❤
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Soup is good for hot days.
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