Hydroponic bittermelon

Discussion in 'The Green Patch' started by Hanzo, Aug 31, 2014.


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  1. Hanzo

    Hanzo Monkey+++

    My tai chi students give me produce and food from time to time. One have me bittermelon she grew hydroponically. Unfortunately, I had to throw out two because they were overripe and ready to burst their seeds. I cooked up the remaing five.

    First, get almost enough garlic.

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    Next, be secure enough to use a pink knife. What do I care the color, it will shave.

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    Process the bittermelon

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    My secret ingredient

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    Stir fry with black bean sauce and let incorporate. Even my wife will eat it. After first avowing she does NOT eat bittermelon. And when she got her first taste, it was all she wrote and she eats the most of it every time I make it.

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  2. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Is your secret ingredient CAT, because that looks like CAT to me. Either that or a 6 week old Siberian Husky pup. They are about the same in texture, you know.

    I won't judge. ;)
     
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  3. Hanzo

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    Cat's out of the bag. It is cut up roast pork. So close...
     
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  4. Hanzo

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    Alright gang, Flavors should be pretty well incorporated. So time to feed the monkeys...
     
  5. Hanzo

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    Hey @Bear, you eat this stuff? I can meet you Monday for lunch and bring you some to try if it came out good.
     
  6. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    I was gonna say, even with that girly knife, it's totally a fancy man kind of meal. Definitely rockin' the primal thing, too.

    Looks yummy, Hanzo. Enjoy!
     
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  7. Hanzo

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    You wouldn't believe how simple this dish is. But, I think it could win an award.

    Here it is served...

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    Ok, @Bear, it came out good. Shall I pack some for you?
     
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  8. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Oh man, I am hungry now. lol

    I remember you posting about bitter melon before...and I went ahead and tagged all your food threads I could find with [HASHTAG]#fun food[/HASHTAG] tag. I enjoy reading every one of your posts, Hanzo. Thank you!
     
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  9. Hanzo

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    Mahalo @Brokor. Last time I used wild bittermelon which are tiny and more crunchy because I leave the little seeds inside.

    Had to adjust your quote because I got a message saying I cannot use hashtags.
     
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  10. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Good to know, I will notify @melbo about that. All part of testing. You can click on the link for the hashtag, right?
     
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  11. Hanzo

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    Not sure. I am on tapatalk on my phone now. I see that video sharing and signature is disabled. I can do @Brokor. Gonna try #food.
     
  12. Hanzo

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    But not sure what it does on the forum.
     
  13. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Yeah, tags aren't turned on for members to create yet, at least not until after we get them all sorted out, but if you can use the tags menu, we're all set. LINK: Tags
     
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  14. Hanzo

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    That's a lot of tags on there!
     
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  15. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    @Hanzo I have noticed our forum search function has improved as well. Now when we search for something which is also a tagged term, it pops up on the search results.
     
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  16. Hanzo

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    Very cool.
     
  17. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

    [ditto] [imwithstupid1]
     
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  18. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    @Brokor, your call on hashtags, on or off. We really don't mind cleaning them up if it gets messy.
     
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