But when it comes to gastronomy, the Chinese are especially fond of swallowing bitterness in the form of the Momordica charanta; otherwise known as the bitter gourd. Most people prefer the sweet to the bitter, yet the Chinese, who consider cuisine an art, are particularly fond of the bitter gourd.
其實苦瓜不只味苦，在苦中還帶著一份清香，並且苦中帶甘，別有滋味；尤其民間相傳苦瓜是清涼退火的菜蔬，暑熱季節食用量很大，也有許多不同的吃法。