Bitter melon (bitter gourd) has many health benefits. How to eat bitter melon? Here are three bitter melon recipes:
1. Stir-Fry Bitter Melon Pork Recipe:
– Slice a bitter melon in half, scoop out the seeds, then cut the melon into thin slices.
– Cut 100 grams of pork into 1-inch long noodle-like pieces.
– Cut garlic and chili paper into small pieces.
– Place a pan on the stove. When the pan is hot, add a table spoon of cooking oil into the pan.
– Put the bitter melon, pork, garlic, chili pepper and a little salt to the pan, stir fry for a few minutes.
– Now the dish is ready to serve.
2. Oven Roasted Bitter Melon Recipe:
– Slice a bitter melon in half, scoop out the seeds, then cut the melon into 1/2-inch long pieces.
– Cut garlic and chili pepper into small pieces.
– Mix the bitter melon with garlic, chili pepper, a little salt and a table spoon of cooking oil.
– Preheat oven to 400F. Roast the bitter melon for 15 – 20 minutes.
– It is ready to serve.
3. Bitter Melon Salad Recipe:
– Slice a bitter melon in half, scoop out the seeds, then cut the melon into thin slices.
– Cook the bitter melon in boiling water for 1 minute. Then drain and run cold water over the bitter melon. Drain again. Squeeze water out as much as possible.
– Mix the bitter melon with garlic, chili pepper, soy sauce or other your favorite spices.
– Now the salad is ready to serve.
You can find fresh bitter melon in an Indian food market or Asian grocery store. When you purchase bitter melon, you should select fresh and green ones. Bitter melon is also available in capsule form at many online health supplement sites and at many local health food stores.
