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Crispy Salty Bitter Melon

Crispy fried bitter melon with a savory, salty flavor and distinctive taste.

25 min
Easy
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Crispy Salty Bitter Melon

Ingredients

bitter melon (sliced) 300 g
garlic (minced) 3 cloves
scallion (minced) 1
cornstarch (mixed with salt to coat bitter melon slices) to taste
cooking oil (heated for frying) 30 g
salt 1 tsp

Instructions

1

Blanch the bitter melon

Slice the bitter melon, blanch in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then remove and set aside.

2

Coat and fry

Mix the blanched bitter melon slices evenly with salt and cornstarch. Place them in hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes, then remove and drain. Mince the garlic and scallion.

3

Stir-fry and serve

Leave a small amount of oil in the wok and heat it. First, sauté the garlic and scallion until fragrant, then add the bitter melon slices and quickly stir-fry until evenly combined.