Chinese Melon-Rachel Carr

The Chinese Melon is also called the bitter gourd or bitter melon, and is grown in Asian countries, but is native to Southern China. It is usually harvested in the summer months, and is eaten by millions every year. Like its alias suggests, the Chinese Melon is a very bitter vegetable and is a member of the squash family. The Chinese Melon is used for both culinary and medical uses. In food, the Chinese melon is used for its bitter taste is stir-fries, tea, and soups. It can also be eaten with yogurt, or stuffed with spices, or served with coconut. Besides these ways to eat Chinese Melon, it can be eaten a bunch of different ways and styles in different countries. As a medicine, the Chinese Melon can be used to stimulate digestion and after boiling its leaves, it is sometimes used to treat diabetes or malaria. The Chinese Melon is not the state anything, but is used throughout Asia and even in some American Countries. The 3 most common uses are that it is cut up and put in stir-fry, soup and in teas. Other members of the Squash Family include pumpkins and zucchini. The Chinese melon should be planted in the beginning of spring, in ensure it is ready by summer harvest.