winter melon, Chinese okra and bitter squash. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are considered cooling, so are eaten when it's hot outside (although many of them are also ...

This recipe is one of my favourites ... spring onions and black beans and stir-fry for two minutes. Then add the bitter melon, sugar and rice wine (or sherry) and stock. Bring the mixture to ...

This basic pork stuffing works well with dried mush­rooms, as well as bitter melon, eggplant and medium-hot fresh chillies. It's best to start soaking the mush­rooms the day before. Good dried ...