{"product_id":"nigauri-bitter-melon-suzuki-farm-2pc","title":"NIGAURI Bitter melon | Suzuki Farm | 1-2pc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigauri (Bitter Melon) from Suzuki Farm is a knobbly green summer gourd, sold 2 pieces, also known as goya and central to Okinawan cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e A member of the gourd family, it is harvested young, when its signature bitterness is at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigauri \/ goya (bitter melon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctly bitter; pieces with bigger, paler bumps tend to be milder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked young, since it grows more pungent as it ripens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e long used in China and India; valued in Japan for its health appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suzuki Farm, Japanese specialty produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoya chanpuru, the classic Okinawan stir-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer stir-fries with egg and pork or tofu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempura and quick sautes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth-conscious, adventurous cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone exploring Okinawan cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use and pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and pith, slice thin, salt lightly for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse and drain to temper the bitterness. Pairs with egg, tofu, pork, and bonito flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and bracingly bitter with a crisp, refreshing bite that mellows when salted and cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Suzuki Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzuki Farm grows Japanese vegetables and specialty produce, harvesting bitter melon young through the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzuki Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50364744925462,"sku":"1030","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Nigauri2.jpg?v=1754852411","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/nigauri-bitter-melon-suzuki-farm-2pc","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}