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Cold Tossed Bitter Melon (Refreshing Version)

Cold Tossed Bitter Melon (Refreshing Version)

Bitter melon rings are trimmed of their white core, blanched seconds, then shocked in ice water to lock in crunch before meeting a garlicky sweet-sour chili sauce.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Prepare the ingredients: bitter melon, chili peppers, and garlic cloves.

  2. 2
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    Wash the bitter melon and cut it into sections for later use.

  3. 3
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    Remove the white pith from the middle of the cut bitter melon sections.

  4. 4
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    Heat a pot of water, add oil and a small amount of salt, and after the water boils, put in the bitter melon and blanch for 58 seconds before taking it out.

  5. 5
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    Scoop out the bitter melon and put it in ice water to cool, then remove and drain the water.

  6. 6
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    Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, add minced garlic, chili, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white vinegar, and mix well.

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    Pour in the bitter melon after draining the water, and continue to stir.

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    After plating, put it in the refrigerator to chill for a better taste.

  9. 9
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    A finished dish of cold tossed bitter melon that is cool, crisp, and tasty.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Bitter melon
    1 piece

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • minced garlic
    1 piece
  • chili
    10 pieces

Seasonings

  • Sesame oil
    1 spoon
  • Salt
    1 spoon
  • white vinegar
    1 spoon
  • white sugar
    1 spoon