This unusual vegetable is very much an acquired taste. It has as many detractors as it has fans, even among the Chinese, but those who love it insist it is worth the effort to appreciate its taste. Bitter melon has a bumpy dark to pale green skin, and a cooling effect in one’s mouth. I am among the Chinese who love it. My mother used to make it stuffed, as in this recipe. It is southern Chinese home cooking at its best.Level of difficulty: easy