GEVULDE SOPROPO SURINAAMS | Bitter Melon |

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini can mimic the texture while being milder.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Blanch the bitter melon halves in boiling water for 5 minutes and drain.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell pepper, diced tomato, cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Stuff the blanched bitter melon halves with the meat mixture.

Place the stuffed sopropo in a baking dish, add bay leaves, and pour water to cover the bottom.

Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-40 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the tops.

Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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