Bitter Melon, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear
ภาษาไทย:
มะระขี้นก
phonetic:
má rá kêe nók
The small variety is most often eaten raw with Nam phrik. Popular is Tom chuet mara (Thai: ต้มจืดมะระ): bitter gourd in a clear broth, often stuffed with minced pork.