Chinese Bitter Melon

Por Souped Up Recipes · 25 min

Ingredientes

Modo de preparo

1. Halve the bitter melon lengthwise, then quarter it. Scrape out the white spongy pith, using a rounded teaspoon for the last bits.
2. Slice it on a 45-degree angle into slices about 0.8 cm (1/3 inch) thick. Season with 1 tsp salt, rub for a few minutes, and let it sit for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, split the dried red chilies open and remove the seeds. Roughly dice the fresh red chilies. Press 5 cloves of garlic through a garlic press. Optionally, prepare 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns.
4. Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the bitter melon, then rinse it under cold running water several times. Drain, leaving some water clinging to it.
5. Add 1-2 tbsp oil to the wok with the Sichuan peppercorns over low heat. Once the peppercorns darken, remove and discard them.
6. Raise the heat to medium, add the bitter melon, dried chilies, fresh chilies and garlic, and stir for a couple of minutes.
7. Taste and season with salt, being generous if you are new to bitter melon. Give it a final stir and serve.

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