Organic Bitter Melon - Dried Fruit Slices - 1.7 oz (50 Grams)
$4.99($0.00/serving)
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Serving Size: 6-10 slices. Rehydrate by soaking in water for about 15 minutes‚ and strain. Save this water for use in tea or soup. Use rehydrated slices in omelets‚ curries‚ salads‚ soups‚ salsas‚ stir-fries and sautés. Soaking is not required when adding slices to liquid-based foods.
Organic Bitter Melon.
Non-GMO / Non-Irradiated / USDA Organic / Whole30 Approved / Non-Irradiated
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Product Description
This high-quality dried Organic Bitter Melon (Karela‚ Bitter Gourd) is free of pesticides and shelf-stable. Low-heat dried to preserve delicate nutrients.
What is Organic Bitter Melon?
Fresh‚ organic bitter melon (also known as karela or bitter gourd) is almost impossible to find‚ as it is extremely susceptible to disease and pests. Conventional bitter melon often tests with amounts of pesticide exceeding legal limits. These pesticides are very difficult to remove by washing due to the bumpy‚ grooved exterior of the karela gourd. This is why we are happy to offer you this organic dried version‚ which is free of pesticides and shelf-stable.
Pure Indian Foods' organic‚ dried bitter melon is dried using a dehydrator. It is not sun-dried‚ which would make it very dark in color. Extremely low heat is used during the entire process. The temperature is kept below 104°F at all times. This ensures that delicate nutrients of the karela are preserved.
At A Glance
• Species: Momordica charantia
• Other names: karela‚ bitter apple‚ bitter gourd‚ bitter squash‚ balsam-pear‚ pavakka‚ kaipakka‚ asosi‚ kakara‚ karola‚ sopropo‚ khổ qua.
• Appearance: Fresh karela is light to dark green in color with a bumpy‚ warty exterior. While the Chinese version is more smooth and yellow-green‚ Indian bitter melon is more bumpy and darker green.
• Typically used: Sliced or cored and stuffed
• Origin: Southeast Asia; There are actually two types of bitter melon; The Chinese kind is long‚ light green‚ and more smooth with blunted ends. The smaller‚ darker green variety (which we are using for this product)‚ is more firm with a more warty exterior‚ and it found in India‚ Cambodia‚ Thailand‚ and the Philippines.
• Flavor: Extremely bitter and dry
• Culinary uses: Dried bitter melon is widely used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine‚ where it is balanced with sweet‚ spicy‚ and savory flavors. Add a few slices of the dried bitter gourd to broth‚ soups‚ stews‚ & curries to include bitters in your diet without overwhelming bitter taste.
Fresh‚ organic bitter melon is often cored and stuffed with spiced‚ minced meat. Also‚ blanching with salt water can help remove bitterness. At Asian markets‚ the fresh shoots and leaves are also sold for adding to stir fries or soups.
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