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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Bitter melon stuffed with pork

Hakka stuffed bitter melon

客家酿苦瓜

Kèjiā niàng kǔguā

Bitter melon filled with seasoned pork is part of the Hakka tradition of stuffed vegetables. The melon’s bitterness contrasts with the savoury filling.

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Bitter melon and savoury pork.

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Tender melon surrounding a firm filling.

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Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

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Guangdong: Guangdong association; no exclusive origin claim.

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