tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post9203739898617828492..comments2024-03-29T20:19:22.851+11:00Comments on the indolent cook: bitter melon soup / bitter gourd soupleaf (the indolent cook)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-68683279280941638442022-01-17T16:08:05.183+11:002022-01-17T16:08:05.183+11:00Hello mate nice posttHello mate nice posttAlex Mosleyhttps://www.alexmosley.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-24677939233494072372014-07-20T23:51:09.070+10:002014-07-20T23:51:09.070+10:00What was in your soup / which recipe did you use? ...What was in your soup / which recipe did you use? I think the trick is to balance it out with sweeter flavours, but yeah, I can see how, even then, it may still not be everyone's cup of, er, soup. It can also be luck of the draw, the bitter melons can vary in their level of bitterness, so if you're unfortunate enough to pick a really bitter one, then there's probably not much you can do to save the soup.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-15166612519240033822014-07-20T14:57:56.472+10:002014-07-20T14:57:56.472+10:00I can't stand the stuff, I made bitter melon s...I can't stand the stuff, I made bitter melon soup and I don't think anyone ate it. I made a huge batch too. Though I know how good it is for you, my taste buds just can't do it. lizzie {Strayed Table}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02780078173100461193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-50175916507191673272014-07-17T12:11:43.507+10:002014-07-17T12:11:43.507+10:00It has definitely grown on me, too! I can't be...It has definitely grown on me, too! I can't believe I'm actually cooking bitter gourd soup for myself because I actually want to! leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-11212029800829817512014-07-17T12:07:32.993+10:002014-07-17T12:07:32.993+10:00Oh, that wellness soup sounds very nice, especiall...Oh, that wellness soup sounds very nice, especially with the claypot setup!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-29207785693271626632014-07-17T12:06:30.617+10:002014-07-17T12:06:30.617+10:00Bitter melon can be an acquired taste, but definit...Bitter melon can be an acquired taste, but definitely try it someday, you may like it. :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-84463744260518758282014-07-17T12:05:41.497+10:002014-07-17T12:05:41.497+10:00I've had stir-fried bitter gourd, I quite like...I've had stir-fried bitter gourd, I quite like it with egg, can't remember if I've had it with black beans, but probably. And yes, I think all these Chinese-style soups are quite similar, just have to swap the main ingredient (e.g. lotus root for bitter gourd) and maybe a few other adjustments, and you're good to go!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-82381190370122760062014-07-15T10:33:58.500+10:002014-07-15T10:33:58.500+10:00Ah, bitter gourd soup! I used to hate it as a chil...Ah, bitter gourd soup! I used to hate it as a child but it's definitely grown on me now! I also like it when it's been stuffed with fish paste for yong-tofu, yum!<br />It's always a scary decision to quit jobs, but you only get one life so live it to the fullest! :) Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures!<br /><br />gemma @ gemmachew.comGemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450797506141127553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-74201869866659265132014-07-14T14:51:53.738+10:002014-07-14T14:51:53.738+10:00I tasted something similar once when Elizabeth Cho...I tasted something similar once when Elizabeth Chong taught at my cooking school... it was a Yunan style wellness soup, cooked in a Yunan clay pot steamer thing. Just lovely!Bizzy Lizzy's Good Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382454508192859147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-19182847238392202402014-07-14T08:39:07.969+10:002014-07-14T08:39:07.969+10:00what an interesting idea to use bitter melon.. I&#...what an interesting idea to use bitter melon.. I've never worked with it before. i definitely will be trying to now. thanks for sharing the great recipe and ideas!Thalia @ butter and briochehttp://www.butterandbrioche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-66775685482859276452014-07-13T22:14:24.726+10:002014-07-13T22:14:24.726+10:00Thanks for sharing this, I'm used to having bi...Thanks for sharing this, I'm used to having bitter gourd as a stir fry with black beans, but think it'd be just as good in a soup! The use of driedcuttle fish is similar to my home's recipe for lutos root soup and it does give a good umami lift, I bet ikan bilis (or even Yunnan ham) would work as a good alternative!Fatbooohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183993346428249697noreply@blogger.com