Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a food that not only helps to cool the body and detoxify but also provides many vitamins. Let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn 2 simple yet delicious ways to make crispy bitter melon and egg-fried bitter melon.
1. Crispy Bitter Melon
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Preparation time
20 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Bitter Melon Serves 3 people
Bitter melon 2 pieces Salt 2 teaspoons Crispy flour 250 gr Rice flour 30 gr Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 150 ml Chili powder 1/3 teaspoon
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How to make Crispy Bitter Melon
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Prepare the bitter melon
Remove the seeds from the bitter melon, wash it clean, and slice it about 1cm thick. Marinate the bitter melon with 2 teaspoons of salt for about 2 – 3 minutes.
Then rinse the bitter melon and briefly boil it in hot water for 3 minutes. Then take it out and soak it in ice water for 10 minutes.
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Mixing the batter and dipping the bitter melon
Mix 250g of crispy flour, 30g of rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of chili powder with water until the batter reaches a moderately thick consistency.
Dip the bitter melon into the batter to coat it evenly.
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Frying the bitter melon
Put the bitter melon into a hot oil pan and fry until golden, then remove and drain.
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Finished product
The crispy fried bitter melon dish, also known as crispy bitter melon chips, has a bright yellow color and a crunchy texture. This dish is absolutely wonderful when dipped in chili sauce.
2. Fried bitter melon with egg
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Bitter Melon with Eggs For 3 people
Bitter melon 1 piece Eggs 3 pieces Spring onions 10 gr Seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Shallots 2 bulbs Salt 1/3 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh eggs
- Choose eggs with thick shells, not too large; they are usually fresher than those with thin, large shells.
- If you notice that the eggshell is too shiny, those eggs have been stored for a long time and can negatively affect health.
- For eggs with a hard outer shell, check if there is a thin layer of powder around the shell; if so, it’s a fresh egg.
- To check if the egg is still fresh, gently shake it; if there is no movement, it is fresh, but if it moves strongly, the egg is old and should not be purchased.
How to prepare Fried Bitter Melon with Eggs
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Prepare the bitter melon
Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds.
Cut the bitter melon into small cubes and marinate for about 10 minutes to reduce bitterness, then rinse and drain. Chop the spring onions finely. Slice the shallots thinly.
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Beat the eggs
Crack the eggs into the bitter melon bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, then beat well to combine the mixture.
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Make bitter melon fried with eggs
Put 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the pan, add the shallots and sauté until fragrant, then pour the egg and bitter melon mixture into the pan and fry over medium heat. Once the eggs are cooked, you can roll them up.
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Final product
The dish of bitter melon fried with eggs is delicious, blending a bit of bitterness from the bitter melon and the sweetness of the eggs, this dish will surely satisfy your family!
How to choose fresh and delicious bitter melon
- Choose bitter melons that are of moderate size, elongated, with many tiny wrinkles on the skin.
- Avoid buying bitter melons that are dark green, have a swollen body, and smooth skin, as they may have been fertilized with too much nitrogen or growth stimulants.
How to prepare bitter melon to reduce bitterness
- When cutting the bitter melon in half, you will see the white pith inside, which contains the most bitterness. Therefore, use a knife or spoon to scrape off the pith close to the green flesh.
- For thinly sliced bitter melon, you can also marinate it with a little salt, soak for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with clean water to reduce the bitterness.
- If you don’t have time to marinate the bitter melon, you can slice it thinly and rinse it under running water while gently squeezing the bitter melon with your hands. Rinse like this 3 – 4 more times to reduce bitterness and enhance sweetness.
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*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Country Cuisine and Ngoc Duong
