Bitter gourd seeds can still be eaten when they turn red, but this shows that bitter gourd is old. If bitter gourd seeds turn red, bitter gourd can't be eaten well when fried, which is more suitable for making soup.

Tips for selecting bitter gourd:

1, look at the color. Fresh bitter gourd is generally emerald green. If the color is yellow, it means it is old.

2. Look at the appearance. Bitter gourd should be symmetrical and straight, not too bent or weird.

3. Look at the pattern. Bitter gourd on the market has long and straight patterns with little or no obvious pimples. This bitter gourd is light in taste, thick in meat, high in water content and crisp in taste. The surface pattern of bitter gourd is small and thin, with many small protrusions. It tastes bitter, but it contains less water and tastes soft.

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The taboo of bitter gourd;

1, bitter cold, bitter cold, eating more can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, especially suitable for people who are usually in poor health or afraid of cold, spleen and stomach deficiency. Eating a lot of bitter gourd may aggravate the condition, leading to stomach pain, abdominal pain and even diarrhea.

It is best for women not to eat too much bitter gourd during menstruation, especially friends with cold dysmenorrhea, because eating too much may freeze and stagnate qi and blood, affecting smooth menstruation. Children's gastrointestinal function is weak, and long-term consumption of bitter gourd will affect their appetite.

2, simmer before cooking, help to remove oxalic acid. The high content of oxalic acid in bitter gourd is an important reason for its astringency. After boiling, it will help to remove the astringency and taste much better.

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