tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post1943220716078697928..comments2024-02-05T15:05:55.761-08:00Comments on eatingclub vancouver: Mama's Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)TS of eatingclub vancouverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-2721182931241633572012-01-08T23:19:03.902-08:002012-01-08T23:19:03.902-08:00Anon:
Thanks for the visit and for commenting! We&...<i>Anon:<br />Thanks for the visit and for commenting! We're glad you like the blog. =)</i>TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-55192454591237144832011-11-05T19:36:05.745-07:002011-11-05T19:36:05.745-07:00i love your posts! just visited your site and im r...i love your posts! just visited your site and im really impressed with the dishes. be adding this to my favorite sites. Half Visayan, half Caviteno Tagalog here from Las Pinas City, based in Cebu City, wife's Kapampangan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-32938380619674242802009-10-16T23:01:23.710-07:002009-10-16T23:01:23.710-07:00Susan:
Someday I'll be able to eat bittermelon...<i>Susan:<br />Someday I'll be able to eat bittermelon. ;)<br /><br />Anon:<br />Haha, Ampalaya fanpage on Facebook? Now I've seen everything! =D</i>TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-87836399228550703232009-10-09T00:52:44.354-07:002009-10-09T00:52:44.354-07:00I love ampalaya too! In fact, I just became a fan ...I love ampalaya too! In fact, I just became a fan of it in Facebook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-36365786926642040032008-09-21T06:07:00.000-07:002008-09-21T06:07:00.000-07:00Love this. Brings back good memories of the Hong ...Love this. Brings back good memories of the Hong Kong kitchen I used to lunch at when working on Wall Street. Hold the sugar, though. The bitter is just right.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970742141705361136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-22878889265760373102008-09-10T13:34:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:34:00.000-07:00kalyn:Tell us how it goes!<I>kalyn:<BR/>Tell us how it goes!<BR/></I>TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-57864626270645772272008-09-08T19:38:00.000-07:002008-09-08T19:38:00.000-07:00Very interesting! One of the big stores in Salt L...Very interesting! One of the big stores in Salt Lake just re-designed the produce section and I noticed recently they had this plant. I've been very curious about it so now I have a chance to try some. I like some bitter foods, so I'm thinking I will like it.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-54308398840843695612008-09-08T14:22:00.000-07:002008-09-08T14:22:00.000-07:00maybelle's mom:The question is, does maybelle eat ...<I><BR/>maybelle's mom:<BR/>The question is, does maybelle eat it? =)<BR/><BR/>for who made the stars:<BR/>Oh, maybe we'll try it with patis. Since I don't eat it, I don't cook it. Haha. So we always get the Mama-style version.<BR/><BR/>Jeanne:<BR/>We've seen "karela" around too but weren't sure if it was related to bitter melon! The ones labeled karela are usually much smaller than the "bitter melon" we see. Strange, eh?<BR/><BR/>nate/annie:<BR/>Yeah, it's supposed to be good for you in all sorts of ways. I don't think I've seen them with their leaves, though. In the stores, that is.<BR/></I>TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-31795214517994881092008-09-08T12:56:00.000-07:002008-09-08T12:56:00.000-07:00In my old age ;-) I like bittermelon...but not too...In my old age ;-) I like bittermelon...but not too bitter.<BR/><BR/>I choose the younger ones with smoother skin - not so crinkly. Then thinly slice and salt first (we skip the blanching step...hmm, maybe that would help if we blanched it in sugar water?).<BR/><BR/>Did you know you can make a tea out of bittermelon leaves? supposed to be good for diabetics.Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-35245251203927057412008-09-08T07:39:00.000-07:002008-09-08T07:39:00.000-07:00Thanks for the informative post - not "ordinary" a...Thanks for the informative post - not "ordinary" at all! I have seen these in the Asian markets in London but never been tempted to try them due to their unappetising name ;-) Here is a picture of them raw:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KarelaJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-71562337234698588142008-09-08T04:06:00.000-07:002008-09-08T04:06:00.000-07:00You can always learn from WHB entries, thanks for ...You can always learn from WHB entries, thanks for sharing your experience with that bitter melon. In German we say you can't discuss taste ;-)<BR/><BR/>Ulrike from <A HREF="http://ostwestwind.twoday.net/" REL="nofollow">Küchenlatein</A>ostwestwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278263589415142881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-12516848704755494642008-09-07T11:35:00.000-07:002008-09-07T11:35:00.000-07:00Bitter melons are new to me but I do like the shap...Bitter melons are new to me but I do like the shape of those slices, cute!Lorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536992569152007927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-42296958760951358572008-09-06T22:05:00.000-07:002008-09-06T22:05:00.000-07:00No patis? :-(No patis? :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-7817016617149540232008-09-06T11:48:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:48:00.000-07:00ohhh yum!! my parents grow bittermelon and she sen...ohhh yum!! my parents grow bittermelon and she sent me home with some on my last visit! my husband had never had it before (white boy from michigan!) i made it how my grandmother taught me (scrambled with eggs) and he actually loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-37158387084427797452008-09-05T16:31:00.000-07:002008-09-05T16:31:00.000-07:00YUM; I adore bittermelon.YUM; I adore bittermelon.maybelles momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658578052191010931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-47156879331398403992008-09-05T11:56:00.000-07:002008-09-05T11:56:00.000-07:00We were actually thinking not to post this because...<I><BR/>We were actually thinking not to post this because we thought it was too "common" -- that is, it was an "everyday dish"... something like that. But we're glad we did post it after all!<BR/><BR/>I still don't really eat bitter melon because, you know,bitter! Teehee... I think when I get older, hahaha. <BR/><BR/>To whomever wants to try: Bitter melons should be available in Asian produce stores/supermarkets. They're green and "crinkly". We should've taken a picture of them raw.<BR/><BR/>lalaine:<BR/>We should try that trick. <BR/><BR/>esi:<BR/>We haven't tried it raw. I don't think I know anyone who eats it raw. He should try it again in its cooked form! Maybe he'll like it this time! =)<BR/><BR/>Indonesia-Eats:<BR/>Ooooh. Maybe *I* will eat it if it's done in such a savory way! We've only ever had it this way, with the tomatoes & eggs. Hmmm. Now you give me pause.<BR/></I>TS of eatingclub vancouverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776584853083815584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-8776207545373962492008-09-05T09:56:00.000-07:002008-09-05T09:56:00.000-07:00I love bitter melon, especially cook with silver t...I love bitter melon, especially cook with silver tiny anchovies and chili :)Indonesia Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919748504479459122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-61212891377919722922008-09-05T07:44:00.000-07:002008-09-05T07:44:00.000-07:00I don't like bitter melon but your dish looks good...I don't like bitter melon but your dish looks good enough to make me want to eat it. I should make it. My doctor told me bitter melon helps to lower the blood pressure.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206321215138805704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-19007199371150066512008-09-05T06:45:00.000-07:002008-09-05T06:45:00.000-07:00I can't believe that I hated this as a child, but ...I can't believe that I hated this as a child, but crave for it over a computer screen now. This looks exactly how my mom made it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-52923873986881742292008-09-04T23:33:00.000-07:002008-09-04T23:33:00.000-07:00This is the only dish I don't dare to eat.I try on...This is the only dish I don't dare to eat.I try once when I was young but never touch again..Maybe I should try again since everybody said it's healthy!!Beachloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293582350096756731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-90070083476530321712008-09-04T20:37:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:37:00.000-07:00I've seen bitter melon at so many farmer's markets...I've seen bitter melon at so many farmer's markets but had no idea what to do with it. This looks fantastic ladies!Sweet Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821739270102885382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-41814363851483782632008-09-04T17:20:00.000-07:002008-09-04T17:20:00.000-07:00Bittermelon is too bitter for me. :(My grandma mak...Bittermelon is too bitter for me. :(<BR/><BR/>My grandma makes it exactly like this.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-74029978460408515812008-09-04T16:13:00.001-07:002008-09-04T16:13:00.001-07:00I could kiss you! I have been looking for a bitter...I could kiss you! I have been looking for a bitter melon recipe for ages, my husband adores it! Thanks so much!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873266372035209584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-71901286560617790072008-09-04T16:13:00.000-07:002008-09-04T16:13:00.000-07:00I love this, it's so unique too. I have never hear...I love this, it's so unique too. I have never heard of this melon so I feel I learned something new!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392898498834109106.post-23822935043508166332008-09-04T16:03:00.000-07:002008-09-04T16:03:00.000-07:00I have not had bitter melon; it certainly looks in...I have not had bitter melon; it certainly looks interesting. I will have to keep and eye out for it to try.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.com