Cucumber Salad
Cold Dishes

Cucumber Salad

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Cucumber Salad

About This Recipe

This refreshing and flavorful Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Carrots is a perfect balance of crisp texture and bold taste. Thinly sliced bitter melon is salted to reduce bitterness, then blanched with sweet carrot segments for a tender yet crunchy bite. Aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic are stir-fried with fragrant flower pepper to create a savory base, while a tangy-sweet sauce—made with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and a hint of chili—adds depth. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty finish, enhancing every bite. Quick blanching and an ice bath ensure vibrant color and perfect crispness, making this dish a delightful mix of health and flavor. Ideal as a side or light main, it’s a must-try for those who love bold, balanced Asian-inspired dishes!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • bitter melon 200g
  • carrots 100g
The aromatics
  • scallions 50g
  • ginger 10g
  • garlic 5g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • flower pepper 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Cut the bitter melon into slices, sprinkle salt to remove bitterness and drain the water.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the carrots into segments and then slice them for later use.
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Step 3
Step 3
Chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic into minced pieces.
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Step 4
Step 4
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chicken essence, and chili powder to make the sauce.
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Step 5
Step 5
Boil water in a pot, blanch the bitter melon and carrots, then remove them and soak in cold water for better texture.
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat the pot, add flower pepper to fragrance, then remove it, and stir-fry the scallion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
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Step 7
Step 7
Pour in the previously mixed sauce and add sesame seeds.
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Step 8
Step 8
Turn off the heat, then pour in the bitter melon and carrots and stir well.
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Step 9
Step 9
Serve and enjoy.

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