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Bitter Gourd is my family’s favorite. Both my children like it very much, which is rare for most people. Bitter gourd is not necessarily bitter. If one knows the way of cooking it, bitter gourd is bittersweet instead of bitter. Stop adding refined sugar to make it bittersweet. The trick is to make sure you add bitter gourd to a boiling pot or hot pan. Also, the combination of bitter gourd with certain ingredients will enhance the bittersweetness of the gourd.
Bitter gourd is a rich source of antioxidants and polyphenol compounds with the ability to lower inflammation in the body. Some experts believe it also helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. It strengthens the immune system, improves respiratory health, boosts skin health, contains anti-ageing properties and improves metabolism.
The month of August is coming to an end soon. Hope all had a good celebration with a thankful heart. A nation that we can call home. A beautiful country with so much to be grateful for, especially the variety of food available. I am thankful for our country filled with all kinds of food from all over the world.
A simple bowl of Singapore laksa reminds me of my childhood. My mother used to cook a big pot of aromatic laksa at Sunday's family gathering. My late mother was a resourceful person and she believed in wholesome cooking which meant using the freshest ingredients and making them from scratch. I remembered that I was helping to de-shell the fresh cockles which was one of my favorite toppings. Unfortunately, this time I couldn't find any fresh cockles. You can use cockles if you can find some fresh and good ones.
Laksa can be healthy and delicious if you use the right ingredients. Quality ingredients make a huge difference in creating an aromatic and delicious clean taste with umami flavour Laksa. I know many people use yellow noodles but I hope you are adventurous enough to try the Biona white spaghetti which is made of Durum wheat and alpine water. Much healthier and al dente texture noodles in an aromatic bowl of laksa soup. It is a mind-blowing experience to make these small changes. I am sure you will fall in love with it.