Garlic Bittermelon Stir-Fry 蒜炒苦瓜

If dicing small makes it easier (and quicker) to cook, slicing thin also achieves the same. <br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/14926993941_5a9ce31d9b_z.jpg " /><br /><br />A lot of <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/bitter%20melon">bittermelon</a> dishes uses rich or heavy seasoning (e.g. fermented soy- or black beans), or flavoring (e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/bittermelon-with-salted-egg.html">salted egg</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/spicy-bitter-melon-with-tomatoes.html">tomatoes</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/spiced-roasted-bitter-melon-bittergourd.html">spices</a>) in order to mask the bittermelon's bitterness. These dishes are delicious and I enjoy them, as the saltiness perfectly balances the bitterness of this vegetable. However, there are also lighter-seasoned <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/bitter%20melon">bittermelon</a> dish such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/09/white-bittermelon-salad.html">bittermelon salad</a> and garlic bittermelon stir-fry.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/14743472148_7f21e3c32f_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a>Yes, the name says it all garlic and bittermelon and perhaps if you prefer to spice it up, add in some sliced chili.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3921/14907090596_04136ec4d4_z.jpg " /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FUF5K8W&asins=B00FUF5K8W&linkId=IITWXTBNMC4Y4CIP&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Garlic Bittermelon Stir-Fry 蒜炒苦瓜</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />3 cloves garlic, finely minced<br />1/2 fresh red chili, thinly sliced<br />1 small-medium bittermelon, slice half lengthwise, remove seeds and spongy center using spoon to scoop, then slice thinly, sprinkle with salt, and soak in water for 15-20mins to reduce the bitterness<br />Pinch of sea salt and ground white pepper to taste<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a heated oiled pan, fry the garlic, and chili, then add the bittermelon and fry till tender and cooked. As the bittermelon was sliced really thin, it took a short time, about 15-20 mins, for the bittermelon to be cooked.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14743512357_6e070a8ee6_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/bitter+melon+stir+fry" rel="tag">bitter melon stir-fry</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Garlic Bittermelon Stir-Fry 蒜炒苦瓜

If dicing small makes it easier (and quicker) to cook, slicing thin also achieves the same. A lot of bittermelon dishes uses rich or heavy ...

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