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When I was young, my father used to tell my mother to grill a bitter melon for our dinner or lunch. At first, I was hesitant to eat it because it was kinda bitter. But I had no choice. It was the only viand that was served on the table. So, I was forced to eat it. Later on, I learned to like it.
After I graduated elementary school, I started to live by myself. I finished high school and college through my own effort. During those years, I was miles away from my family. So, I hadn't tasted again the grilled bitter melon; especially that I was living in a rich family that time.
Last Saturday night, I went to the market first before I went home after work in that I ran out of bananas, tomatoes and onions (my favorites..hehe). As I bought some bananas, tomatoes and onions, I saw some bitter melons near the fruit stand. Then, they reminded me of the grilled bitter melon which I used to eat; thus, I bought a kilo of them.
Bitter melon is good for people who have diabetes because it helps decrease the blood sugar and insulin levels. Nowadays, I've seen medicines for diabetes, like the Ampalaya Plus. Ampalaya is the Tagalog word for bitter melon.
Anyway, I grilled a bitter melon for my dinner this evening. I've already forgotten the process of cooking that food ( Well, it's been 17 years since I last ate it. Besides, it was my mother who cooked it.). But then, I tried my very best to cook it right (hehehe).
Luckily, I've got the taste that I desired. I had a perfect dinner. I had grilled bitter melon, rice, tuna in vinegar sauce, banana, orange juice and water.
Before I forget, I'll share you the recipe. Who knows you'll like to try it?..hehehe..Here it is....
Grilled Bitter Melon
Ingredients:
1 pc. medium size bitter melon
2 pcs. unripe tomatoes
2 pcs. onions
2 tbsp . vinegar
iodized salt
Ajinomoto umami seasoning
Procedure:
1. Grill the bitter melon until it is soft to touch.
2. Wash the grilled bitter melon as well as the tomatoes and onions.
3. Then, slice them into small ( but, you can slice them in any shapes you like).
4. Put them in a plate.
5. Add the salt, the seasoning and the vinegar.
6. Mix them using a spoon. ( You can add any amount of salt, seasoning and vinegar until you get your desired taste.)
7. Finish.
That's it. It's very simple, right? By the way, though it's only a simple dish but it's good for the health. Specifically to those who have high sugar and insulin levels.
5. Add the salt, the seasoning and the vinegar.
6. Mix them using a spoon. ( You can add any amount of salt, seasoning and vinegar until you get your desired taste.)
7. Finish.
That's it. It's very simple, right? By the way, though it's only a simple dish but it's good for the health. Specifically to those who have high sugar and insulin levels.
Also, it's good for your wallet. It's very affordable. (Remember we're in crisis.) And, it can save the earth too. I've read that eating vegetables and fruits helped save Mother Earth (I forget its details but it really helps.).
If you value yourself. If you love your body. And, if you want to live longer. Then, try it! Worry not, it's not too bitter. Its bitterness is enough for you to want for more. Try it and you like it! Save your life...save your wallet...save Mother Earth....eat grilled bitter melon!
