Then slice the bitter melon as thinly as possible. Place the slices in ice water to chill. This not only enhances crispness but also reduces bitterness.
Step 3: Salt
Finally, sprinkle a small amount of salt over the bitter melon. Stir until dissolved, then soak for 15 to 20 minutes. This completely eliminates any bitterness without losing any nutrients!
Ways to Enjoy Bitter Melon
Bitter Melon Porridge
Ingredients: 100g rice, 1 bitter melon, 80g rock sugar,salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Fill pot with ample water, add rice, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat.
3. Meanwhile, wash bitter melon, remove seeds, and slice.
4. Once porridge thickens, add bitter melon, rock sugar, and salt. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Eggs
Ingredients: 140g bitter melon, 3 eggs, shiitake mushrooms (as needed), garlic (as needed), onion (as needed), pepper (as needed), salt (as needed), 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Prepare bitter melon, rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, eggs, onion, and garlic.
2. Wash bitter melon, remove seeds, and slice;slice the mushrooms; shred the garlic and onion. Set aside.
3. Beat the eggs, season with salt. Heat oil in a wok, pour in eggs and scramble lightly. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same wok, sauté onion and garlic in remaining oil until fragrant. Add bitter melon and stir-fry.
5. Add mushrooms and salt, stir-fry to combine.Pour in the eggs, add pepper, and stir-fry until combined. Adjust seasoning and transfer to a plate.
Stuffed Bitter Melon
Ingredients: 500g bitter melon, pork (as needed), green and red peppers (as needed), light soy sauce (as needed), oyster sauce (as needed), salt (as needed), potatoes (as needed), sugar (as needed)
Method:
1. Mince the pork. Dice the green and red peppers.
2. Slice the potatoes and steam or microwave until tender. Mash with a spoon.
3. Wash the bitter melon, cut into sections, and scoop out seeds with a small spoon.
4. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Blanch the bitter melon sections.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Add minced pork and stir-fry until separated. Pour in a sauce made with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
6. Add diced green and red peppers. Season with a pinch of salt and stir well.
7. Transfer the blanched bitter melon to ice water.
8. Mix the minced pork into the mashed potatoes until well combined.
9. Stuff the bitter melon halves with the meat-potato mixture and slice to serve. Cold-Served Bitter Melon
Ingredients: 2 bitter melons Light soy sauce (to taste) Sugar (to taste) A dash of sesame oil A pinch of white sesame seeds
Method:
1. Wash the bitter melons and cut into sections. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the bitter melon sections to blanch.a dash of sesame oil, a pinch of white sesame seeds
Method:
1. Wash bitter melons and scoop out seeds and membrane.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a few drops of oil and a teaspoon of salt. Add bitter melons, gently separate them with chopsticks. Once water returns to a boil, remove melons and plunge into cold water. Set aside.
3. Slice bitter melons lengthwise. Toss with light soy sauce, sugar, and a little sesame oil. Mix well. Sprinkle with a handful of white sesame seeds before serving.
3. Slice the bitter melon into strips. Add light soy sauce, sugar, and a dash of sesame oil. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with a small handful of white sesame seeds before serving.