# Padma Lakshmi vs. Bitter Melon

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Podcast: [I Changed My Mind with Dan Souza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-changed-my-mind-with-dan-souza-7777917)
Published: 2026-03-26T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ARML7069959789.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1614

## Resource

Host Dan Souza kicks things off with legendary TV star and food expert Padma Lakshmi. In this episode, Padma gets real about the twists, turns, and breakthroughs behind her rise to the top—while Dan puts his culinary know-how to the test with her ultimate nemesis: bitter melon. One divisive ingredient. Three dishes. No holding back. Can Dan change Padma's mind? Recipes Mentioned: Bitter Melon Pickles Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) Little Moon (Bitter Melon Cocktail)

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