Goya, also called nigauri, is a bitter gourd that Okinawa is famous for. It is also found in Kyushu, the southern island of Japan. A friend gave us this one from her garden and we stir-fried it with some eggs and ham. It is extremely bitter and we regretted not throwing in some tofu to help off-set the strong flavor. This dish goes great with the local spirit, Awamori, a Thai rice based shochu.
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