foto: TikTok/@misshanaid
Brilio.net - Despite its bitter taste, many people still like bitter melon. This type of pumpkin is indeed rich in benefits for body health. Reported from narayanahealth.com, bitter melon is a source of vitamin C which can help fight disease, support wound healing, and is important for body development.
The many nutrients in bitter melon make many people continue to consume it. In fact, for some people, bitter melon is one of the favorite vegetables that can be processed into various dishes, such as stir-fries , lalapan, or even siomay.
However, bitter melon is a food ingredient that requires special treatment because it has a very bitter taste. If not removed, this bitter taste will remain even after the bitter melon is cooked and ready to eat.
To reduce the bitter taste, many people look for the best way to process bitter melon. One common method is to use salt. Usually, sliced bitter melon will be kneaded with salt to neutralize the bitter taste.
Although effective, this method has side effects. Bitter melon squeezed with salt tends to become softer. In addition, in some cases, the color of the bitter melon actually turns yellowish.
However, you don't need to worry, because there are other alternatives that can be tried to remove the bitter taste of bitter melon before cooking. A TikTok user with the account @misshanaid once shared a trick for processing bitter melon through one of the uploaded videos.
After further investigation, it turns out that she did not squeeze the bitter melon to remove the bitter taste. As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @misshanaid, she chose the boiling method. This was done to remove the bitter taste while maintaining the green color of the bitter melon.
photo: TikTok/@misshanaid
But before boiling, prepare the bitter melon that will be processed. In the video, he recommends using large and green bitter melon. Usually this type of bitter melon has a bitter taste that is not too pungent.
Next, wash the bitter melon thoroughly. Then cut it in half and remove the contents. Because it was going to be stir-fried, TikTok user @misshanaid then sliced the bitter melon into smaller pieces.
photo: TikTok/@misshanaid
After slicing, wash again in running water while stirring. Just stir it slowly, no need to squeeze. That way, the texture of the bitter melon will remain crispy and not soft.
Next step, put the bitter melon into the boiling water. Then add 3 tablespoons of salt into the boiling water. After that, boil for only 3 minutes. Well, this process will make the bitter taste of the bitter melon disappear and the color remains fresh green.
photo: TikTok/@misshanaid
After 3 minutes, immediately lift and drain. Rinse the bitter melon immediately in running water to stop the ripening process. This bitter melon is ready to be processed into various dishes.
photo: TikTok/@misshanaid
In addition to the bitter taste gone, the color of the bitter melon remains fresh green even though it has gone through the boiling stage. The appearance of bitter melon like this can certainly increase appetite. Guaranteed to taste better when used as a complement to the menu at home.
(brl/tin)
