Goya

Goya, also called bitter melon is one of my favorite vegetables I am going to miss it as I am going back to Wellington today. A recent study reported it’s highly antioxidant quality and associated it with the longevity of some Japanese living on a remote island. I stir-fried it with chilli, oyster sauce and beef. Bon appétit and “see” you in New Zealand.

[Taffy]

This is a great food shot -- the in-the-bowl and fresh out-of-the-bowl contrasts were brilliant!

[Babs]

Looks delicious, can you not get it in New Zealand? Have a safe trip home.

[Alicias]

I love the brilliant glossy green of the melon. It looks really good I can almost taste it! Hope you have a safe flight back.

[Sharon Simpson]

Such an interesting looking 'melon'! I agree with Babs....have a safe trip home and we are looking forward to hearing more from you!

[Custodia Baptista]

Bonito prato cheio de cor. Goya é um legume ou fruta? Não conheço.

[Angela Tavan]

looks amazing! great colours and textures and composition. Hope you enjoyed it! and have a safe flight back home.

[Ginny]

Thanks looks delicious and it's a great photo of your yummy meal

[Ian McGuire]

just yummers ....loved viewing it in conjunction with Ting's picture

[Carol W]

Lovely fresh image, beautiful colours and superb textures.

[Lisa Stein]

That looks delicious. Wonderful colors.

[Lisa Pouncy]

It looks a bit like a sweet pepper.Beautiful bright bowl of refreshing food xx

[Dakotaburns]

My neighbor just told me about this (he is Japanese married to a Chinese woman). Have a safe trip home.

[Pamela]

Looks yummy. It does look like peppers. Can you get this in Wellington. This is one of the things I find hard is not finding some favorite foods from Canada - like Kraft dinner, graham crackers.

[Yao RL]

@dakotaburns I hope that your neighbor love it too.

[Yao RL]

@pam1 Very hard to find the fresh one. The frozen one tastes awful.

[Rachel]

Mmmm that looks absolutely delicious. Super shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It might be a bit spicy for me but it looks wonderful! So fresh!!

[Kiran]

Very cool and colorful looking dish. We cook bitter melon regularly. I add different spices to reduce bitterness in it. It is also known for regulating blood sugar levels, don't know if it's proven or not though.

[Yao RL]

@ikamera You are so lucky to have access to it. If you take away the soft part in the middle, it is not that bitter. I don’t know if it can regulate blood sugar levels. But I believe mind over matters. So if you believe it, it will work.