Five Amazing Recipes to Cook Bitter Melon

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Zucchini provides a similar texture with less bitterness.

Cut both ends off the bitter melon and cut it in half lengthwise.

Remove the white spongy inside part using a spoon.

Cut the bitter melon into thin slices.

Season the bitter melon with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss thoroughly.

Let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

Mince 5 cloves of garlic.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and beat them well.

After 15 minutes, squeeze the bitter melon to eliminate excess water.

Turn the heat to high and heat a wok until smoking hot.

Add a generous drizzle of cooking oil to the wok.

Toss in the bitter melon and minced garlic, stir for 2 minutes.

Spread the bitter melon in the wok and pour the beaten eggs over it.

Stir the eggs gently to wrap around the bitter melon as they set.

Add ground white pepper to taste and drizzle soy sauce from the side of the wok.

Stir well and serve.

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