Monday, June 20, 2011

Steamed Bitter Melon



STEAMED BITTER MELON

recipe:- Its not too bad, just give it a try you will never know :) :)

1 bitter melon sliced
1 tsp salt
2 tsp soy sauce
black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cp water
green onions

steps:
1. sliced bitter melon and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt--- wait about 7-10 mins then used your hands to massage the bitter melon (try not to break it) and squeezed excess water from it
2. Heat a skillet with 2 tbsp olive oil on med-low heat
3. add bitter melon, water covered and steamed for 5 minutes
4. reduce head to low and add dash of black pepper, 1 tsp of sugar, 2 tsp of soy sauce and sprinkle with green onion and simmer for another 3-5 mintues
5. add 2 eggs lightly whisked and give it a few gemtle toss ( optional)
6.continued simmer for another 3 minutes or until egg is cooked.

P.S. adjust soy sauce to your desire. I like to add a little soy sauce and extra green onion when bitter melon is finish steamed.