BITTER MELON STIR FRY
This is a new fruit I've just discovered. It is used as a vegetable and also considered a super food. It definitely is an acquired taste as the bitterness doesn't go away when it's cooked. I've read that once you get used to it you'll always go back for more.
Provided by Jo Zimny
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. To prepare the bitter melon, cut in half length-wise. Remove the seeds and clean out the white pith inside. Cut into slices on a slant.
- 2. Sprinkle the slices with some salt and place in a collander to drain for about 15 minutes.
- 3. In a small bowl mash the chili pepper flakes and the garlic.
- 4. Heat a wok or deep saute pan on medium high and add 2 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic/chili mixture. Stir-fry briefly until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
- 5. Add the bitter melon, and stir fry for 2 minutes, then splas with the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in the sweetener and cook for 1-2 more minutes until the melon is browing and softened.
- 6. Stir in a couple of drops of sesame oil if desired.
- 7. Serve Hot and Enjoy!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Alex Liu
[email protected]This stir-fry was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Cordelia Dibia
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less bitter melon.
Akhter Maqsood
[email protected]I love bitter melon, and this stir-fry is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Ta Lawanf
[email protected]This stir-fry was delicious! The bitter melon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Azhar Bhatti
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The bitter melon was not as bitter as I thought it would be, and the overall flavor of the dish was very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Parwati Dhami
[email protected]This stir-fry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less chili peppers.
Sandino Bustamante
[email protected]This was my first time cooking bitter melon, and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Scarlette Llanes
[email protected]I love the bitterness of bitter melon, and this stir-fry really delivered. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Jan lala
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious. I added a little extra soy sauce and it was perfect.
Dallas MadHatterSmurf
[email protected]This stir-fry was delicious! The bitter melon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Jabir Musa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bitter melon, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The bitterness was mild and the overall flavor of the dish was very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Sakil Silm
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less bitter melon. Otherwise, the recipe was easy to follow and the instructions were clear.
TC2 Manager
[email protected]I love bitter melon, and this stir-fry is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and ginger to give it a bit more flavor.
Promoth Ray
[email protected]This bitter melon stir-fry was a delightful surprise! The bitterness of the melon was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the bell pepper and the savoriness of the sauce. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be