The Japan Times: One of the most intimidating-looking summer vegetables is goya, Okinawa bitter m…

One of the most intimidating-looking summer vegetables is goya, Okinawa bitter melon. Dark green and very knobbly on the surface, it looks like a relative of Godzilla. Even more intimidating is its pronounced bitter flavor, which is definitely an acquired taste. Nevertheless, it’s well worth adding to your diet. Bitter melon is a great source of vitamin C, and the compounds that give the fruit its bitter taste, called momordicines, are purported to have several beneficial properties. Click on the link in our bio for a recipe for bitter melon and tuna aemono. 📸 Makiko Itoh
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