BITTER MELON AND BRINJAL (EGGPLANT) RELISH

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This Filipino vegetable relish is a good side dish for any meal.

Provided by lola

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bitter melon, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 eggplant, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 green chile peppers, seeded and sliced thin
1 small sweet onion, diced
½ cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
2 (2 inch) pieces minced fresh ginger root
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bitter melon and eggplant to the boiling water and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to stop from cooking further.
  • Toss the bitter melon, eggplant, carrot, garlic, green chile peppers, and sweet onion in a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Stir the water, vinegar, ginger, sugar, and salt together in a pot; bring to a boil until the sugar has dissolved completely. Set aside to cool completely. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the bowl, assuring the vegetables are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

Maria Maria
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Overall, I really enjoyed this relish. It's a great way to add some variety to my diet.


Rashidah Rashida
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Shariif Awukar
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This relish is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Odeke Christopher
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I love the unique flavor of this relish. It's a great way to change up my usual routine.


Misbah Altaf
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This relish is a great way to add some flavor to your meals.


Noor Armani S
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The relish is a great addition to any meal. I especially like it on sandwiches and burgers.


Beverly Kaercher
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I made this relish for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


James Eddington
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The recipe was a bit confusing to follow, but the results were worth it.


Kgotso Mthukwa
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I found the relish to be a bit too bitter for my taste.


Karen Mowbray
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The relish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Rapper Bion Official
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This relish is a great way to use up leftover bitter melon and brinjal.


Hari Oli
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I love the bitter melon and brinjal combination. It's a great way to add some variety to my diet.


K Griggs
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian shakeel Shakeel
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I made this relish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Steph Magro
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This bitter melon and brinjal relish is a delicious and unique dish. The combination of bitter melon and brinjal is perfect, and the flavors are well-balanced.