Brilio.net - Not everyone likes to eat bitter melon because it tastes bitter. But for some people, the bitter taste of bitter melon is actually a pleasure in itself . Bitter melon fans also choose to process bitter melon into various appetizing menus. Not only is it stir-fried, bitter melon can also be made into chips, fried crispy, and even filled with dumpling dough.
Just like other vegetables, bitter melon also contains various nutrients and nutrients that are good for the body. Reporting from web.md.com, bitter melon contains vitamins C, A, magnesium, iron, and so on. A number of these nutrients are thought to be able to control blood sugar, nourish the nerves, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Even though it can be processed into various dishes, there are still people who are reluctant to eat bitter melon because it is bitter , you know. However, there are several ways you can try to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon. First, you can squeeze the bitter melon slices with salt until the water comes out. If so, set aside the water and rinse the bitter melon until clean. Because the sap from the bitter melon has been removed, the bitter taste is gone and nothing remains.
Don't just use salt, you can also soak bitter melon slices in a vinegar solution. Just soak for a few moments, then rinse the bitter melon slices with clean water. This method is also considered effective for eliminating the bitter taste of bitter melon.
After investigating, there is another method, without kneading it with salt or soaking it in vinegar, which can be used to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon. This other method was demonstrated by YouTube user Pawon Ndayu.
In the video upload, this netizen wants to process bitter melon into a stir-fry menu. Before cooking it with spices, he deliberately processed the bitter melon first so that the bitter taste would disappear. Curious about how?
How to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon without salt and vinegar.
First, cut both ends of the bitter melon with a knife. Once done, divide the bitter melon into two equal parts. Scrape and set aside the white inside of the bitter gourd.
photo: YouTube/Pawon Ndayu
If so, immediately slice the bitter melon. Because it will be processed into a stir fry, you can slice the bitter melon thinly. After that, wash the bitter melon slices under running water. Drain in a container.
"You have to wash it in running water, you don't need to squeeze it, just wash it," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from Pawon Ndayu's YouTube on Sunday (18/2).
photo: YouTube/Pawon Ndayu
After that, pour boiling water into the container containing the bitter melon slices. Make sure the amount of boiling water used can soak the bitter melon completely. If so, soak the bitter melon for 5 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Pawon Ndayu
While waiting, prepare the ingredients and stir-fry spices. On the other hand, drain the bitter melon after it has been soaked for 5 minutes. Then saute the spices that have been prepared earlier in the pan. When it is cooked and fragrant, then add the bitter melon slices. Stir it around.
photo: YouTube/Pawon Ndayu
To make it delicious, don't forget to add salt, ground pepper and stock powder. In the video upload, he can also be seen adding pieces of tempeh to the stir-fry. Once completely mixed, turn off the heat on the stove and saut the bitter gourd ready to serve.
"This stir-fried bitter melon is ready to be served to the family, there is no bitterness and the vitamins are still intact," said the video owner.
photo: YouTube/Pawon Ndayu
Interested in trying it at home?