Bitter gourd

Other Names:bitter melon, ampalaya

What is Bitter gourd?

A ridged, and sometimes prickly looking bitter vegetable used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Common in Chinese and other Asian cooking.

Winter melon (much larger, use smaller pieces)

Asian Squash

Serving Size

1 cup (1/2" pieces)

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5mg

Potassium

275g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 3g

Dietary Fiber 3g

10%

Sugars 0g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Rajas

The word "rajas" just means "strips" but in Mexican cooking it refers to strips of chiles. The chiles are roasted, peeled, and cut into strips. After that the recipe can vary but normally they are sautéed with onions, herbs and seasonings. The cooked mixture is used as a condiment with meats or as a vegetable side dish More