Brilio.net - There are many typical home-cooked vegetable menus that are suitable for families, one of which is bitter melon. Bitter gourd ingredients can be transformed into dishes such as stir-fries, fried chili sauce, omelet filling, and many more. However, bitter melon is known to tend to be bitter, so many people are reluctant to eat this vegetable.
If you are one of those people who avoid bitter melon , you don't need to worry anymore because there are a number of ways to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon before processing it. Most people use the method of soaking bitter melon in salt water. However, this is different from netizens on Anika Chin's YouTube account.
This woman admitted that she didn't need salt at all to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon, but instead used another kitchen ingredient. Not only to get rid of the bitter taste, this netizen who is familiarly called Anika also has a trick to make the color of bitter melon brighter, you know.
"Many people add salt as the first step, then you are wrong, it's no wonder the taste is so bitter and difficult to swallow," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Anika Chin on Wednesday (21/2).
How to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon before processing.
First, cut and set aside both ends of the bitter melon. Split it in half in the middle, then scoop out the bitter melon filling using bitter melon. Anika explained that the white bitter melon filling had to be set aside because that was the source of the bitter taste. Once the bitter melon filling is completely clean, slice the bitter melon to the thickness you like.
photo: YouTube/Anika Chin
Put the bitter melon slices in a bowl. Then, mix it with 1 tablespoon sugar. Yup, sugar is the main kitchen ingredient for practicing how to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon. Stir until smooth, then leave for 20 minutes. Later, the bitter melon will release water by itself, which means the bitter taste has disappeared.
photo: YouTube/Anika Chin
After that, rinse the bitter melon with clean water and squeeze until dry. So, next, Anika also shows how to make the green color of bitter melon brighter. The method is to boil bitter melon in water with a little salt and cooking oil.
"Boil bitter melon for about 30 seconds," added Anika.
Finally, remove and drain the bitter melon. Pare is ready to be processed into any dish according to individual tastes.
photo: YouTube/Anika Chin
How about it, it's really easy to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon before processing it, isn't it? Taking a peek at Anika Chin's YouTube upload, it's true that not many netizens have left comments, but this video has already received more than 100 viewers.
Benefits of consuming bitter melon for body health.
After knowing how to get rid of the bitter taste of bitter melon, let's also find out the benefits of this food for the body.
1. Lower blood sugar levels.
Bitter gourd is known to contain compounds that can help lower blood sugar levels, so it is beneficial for diabetes sufferers or people who are at risk of diabetes.
2. Lose weight.
The high fiber content in bitter melon can help increase feelings of fullness and reduce appetite, so it can help in weight loss programs.
3. Maintain digestive health.
The fiber contained in bitter melon can also help prevent constipation and maintain overall digestive health.
4. Provides antioxidants.
Bitter gourd contains antioxidant compounds such as vitamin C and flavonoids which can help fight free radicals in the body, thereby helping to prevent various chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
5. Improve skin health.
The vitamin C content in bitter melon can help improve skin health by promoting collagen production and fighting damage caused by sun exposure.
6. Healthy eyes.
Bitter gourd contains vitamin A and beta-carotene which are important for eye health, including maintaining vision and preventing eye diseases such as cataracts.
7. Improve the immune system.
The nutrients contained in bitter melon, such as vitamin C and vitamin A, can help improve the immune system, so that the body is better able to fight infection and disease.