Brilio.net - Fans of vegetable dishes usually like bitter melon. Bitter gourd is often transformed into stir-fries, fresh vegetables, and so on to be eaten with rice and one's favorite side dishes. However, there are a number of people who avoid this dish because it is considered too bitter.
In fact, if you know the right way to make bitter melon dishes , the bitter taste will definitely fade, you know. One of the most popular ways to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon is to boil it with tamarind. However, not everyone has a stock of tamarind in the kitchen, right? Even so, don't worry because there are still other ways.
You can imitate how to remove bitterness from bitter melon as in the upload by YouTube user Mafatihus Sa'adah Channel. After investigating, this method is much simpler, but no less effective for removing the bitterness of bitter melon vegetables. You only need one type of kitchen spice to practice this method.
How to remove or reduce the bitterness of bitter melon vegetables.
The first thing you have to do is split and remove the contents or middle part of the bitter melon. After that, slice the bitter melon to the thickness you like and put it in a bowl. If so, sprinkle quite a lot of kitchen salt into the container containing the bitter melon. Yup, salt is the main kitchen spice to help remove bitterness from bitter melon.
"We'll stir it first, then we'll knead it until the water comes out, we have to be patient," added the owner of the YouTube account Mafatihus Sa'adah Channel, quoted by BrilioFood .
photo: YouTube/Mafatihus Sa'adah Channel
If the water content in the bitter melon has come out after kneading it with salt, then rinse the bitter melon using clean water. While rinsing, you can continue to knead the bitter melon so that the source of the bitter taste decreases. Then, drain and set the bitter melon aside first to prepare the cooking water.
Prepare a pan filled with enough water, then heat it over medium stove heat. When the water boils, add the bitter melon pieces. Make sure all the bitter melon is completely submerged in water and boil for 10 minutes. So, while it's boiling, it's best not to cover the pan so that the bitter melon remains bright green.
"If we close, the color will turn pale," emphasized the netizen known as Mafatihus.
After boiling for 10 minutes, immediately remove and drain the bitter melon. Bitter gourd is ready to be processed or cooked again into each person's favorite dish.
photo: YouTube/Mafatihus Sa'adah Channel
Wow, this is a really practical way to remove the bitterness from bitter melon, isn't it? Taking a peek at Mafatihus Sa'adah Channel's YouTube upload, apart from getting enthusiastic views of up to 1,000 viewers, many netizens left enthusiastic comments about the bitter melon dish, you know.
Benefits of bitter melon for beauty.
Bitter melon is a type of vegetable that is rich in nutrients and has a number of health benefits, including beauty. Here are some of the benefits of bitter melon for beauty.
1. Maintain healthy skin.
Bitter gourd contains antioxidants such as vitamin C and beta-carotene which help protect the skin from damage due to sun exposure and pollution. Antioxidants also help fight free radicals which can cause premature aging and skin cell damage.
2. Reduces acne .
The anti-inflammatory content in bitter melon can help reduce inflammation of the skin and reduce the appearance of acne. Some people even use bitter melon juice as a topical medication to help treat acne.
3. Maintain skin oil balance.
Bitter gourd contains substances that help regulate skin oil production, so it can help reduce excess oil and prevent excessive oily skin.
4. Increases skin fertility.
The vitamin and mineral content in bitter melon, such as vitamin A and vitamin E, helps increase skin elasticity, maintain moisture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
5. Helps overcome dull skin.
The nutritional content in bitter melon helps increase blood flow to the skin, thereby giving the skin a fresher and more radiant appearance. This can help overcome dull and unhealthy skin.
6. Reduces dark circles under the eyes.
Bitter gourd contains vitamin K, which can help reduce dark circles under the eyes and reduce swelling.
7. Supports healthy hair growth.
The vitamin and mineral content in bitter melon is also beneficial for hair health. They help strengthen hair roots and stimulate healthy hair growth.
8. Improves nail health.
The nutrients in bitter melon are also important for healthy nails. They help prevent brittle and broken nails and promote strong nail growth.