winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are considered cooling, so are eaten when it's hot outside (although many of them are also ...

This recipe is one of my favourites ... spring onions and black beans and stir-fry for two minutes. Then add the bitter melon, sugar and rice wine (or sherry) and stock. Bring the mixture to ...

Fuzzy melon (mo gwa in Cantonese) is also known as hairy melon or gourd. While it's popular in the summer because it's considered cooling, it's usually available year-round. It's delicious in ...

Top with toasted sesame seeds and serve. Notes & variations • Many traditional Chinese recipes call for blanching the bitter melon in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. This also helps reduce the ...