Of course, another food post from The Munchkin.  Well, when you live on a farm and you grow your own food, it seems like the next logical step is the cook the wonderful harvests.  This is bitter gourd or bitter melon and is known as serosi in Belize.  It is renowned for its distinctive bitter taste.

The variety that is found here in Belize resembles the “Indian” variety.  The Chinese type tends to be larger and smoother looking.  Serosi is used also in traditional  medicine in many cultures to lower blood sugar and to treat infections (particularly parasitic infections eg. worms).  A tea from the leaves can also be consumed for its therapeutic value.

This recipe is Serosi Chinese Style and it is a family recipe.  My Mum cooks this on special occasions…Bitter Gourd Stuffed with Minced Pork.

Thank-you Mum for teaching me to cook.  I really appreciate the fact that we can eat healthy home-cooked meals everyday.  It’s all about the love and passion that you put into it!!

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