Stir-Fried Bitter Melon
Discover the perfect balance of flavors with this refreshing **Bitter Melon Salad**—a light, crunchy dish that transforms the vegetable’s natural bitterness into a delightful taste. Thinly sliced bitter melon is blanched to reduce bitterness, then chilled for crispness. Tossed with a hint of salt, sugar, nutty sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, every bite offers a harmonious mix of savory and sweet. Optional wolfberries add a pop of color and subtle sweetness, elevating both presentation and taste. Quick to prepare, this salad is ideal for hot days or as a healthy side dish. Enjoy its unique texture and refreshing flavor, making bitter melon a newfound favorite!
10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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bitter melonThe aromatics
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wolfberriesThe sauce & seasonings
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salt🧂
sugar🧂
sesame oil🧂
toasted sesame seedsInstructions
1. Step 1
Wash the bitter melon clean and peel the skin.
2. Step 2
Cut the bitter melon in half and scoop out the white pulp inside with a small spoon.
3. Step 3
Slice the bitter melon into very thin pieces, the thinner the better.
4. Step 4
Boil water in a pot, then blanch the bitter melon for 40 seconds. Blanching for too long will make it bitter.
5. Step 5
Immediately remove the blanched bitter melon and soak it in cold water.
6. Step 6
Add a small amount of salt to the bitter melon, mix well, and let it sit for a while to remove excess water. Then, squeeze out some of the bitter water from the bitter melon by hand.
7. Step 7
Soak a few dried wolfberries in warm water to rehydrate them. Note that wolfberries are optional, but they add a nicer appearance.
8. Step 8
Place the bitter melon in a large bowl, add a small amount of salt, sugar, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, and mix well.
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