Discussion on Favorite Summer Vegetables

In today's "Itterasshai Topics," Miura-san said she likes bitter melon.

She said she wanted to bite into one.

I was surprised, Miura-san.

I think the bitterness is quite strong...

You really like it, don't you?

So, everyone, what are some summer vegetables you want to eat?

Wonderful!

My favorite time has come.

Now, I'd like to hear your recommended ways to eat them.

For me, it's definitely bitter melon too.

I actually had bitter melon stir-fry yesterday.

It's the best. You get meat and plenty of protein.

It really boosts your appetite.

When it gets hot... I used to hate bitter melon when I was little,

but lately, just the heat makes me crave it.

I've really grown up.

That's how I feel. I highly recommend it.

For me, it's eggplant.

Deep-frying and soaking it is great,

or really, any way is fine.

Anything is delicious.

I love it any way.

Something I tried recently is...

spiced stir-fried zucchini and okra.

With cardamom, cumin, and things like that.

You know those spice powders?

I sprinkle them on while stir-frying to make it spicy.

It's incredibly delicious.

With a little salt, too.

Nice, nice!

Exactly.

The spices get a little toasted,

forming a sort of coating,

giving it a slightly crispy texture, which is delicious.

That's a high-level recipe!

It's like a comedy routine.

For me, summer is all about corn.

Oh, that's nice!

Just microwave it...

and eat it right away.

Simple.

I love eating it that way.

Because it's sweet.

For me, tomatoes. I didn't like them as a kid,

but I've grown to love them recently.

Having tomatoes adds so much color,

to the dining table.

What are your favorite summer vegetables,

everyone?

Was it okay for me to wrap this up?

Please let us know.

Please eat plenty of vegetables!