6 Recipes for Non-Bitter Bitter Melon Creations Perfect for Lunch Menu

Kapanlagi.com - Bitter melon is often avoided because of its bitter taste, but if processed correctly, this vegetable can become a delicious dish. This article presents recipes for non-bitter bitter melon creations, perfect for a healthy and appetizing lunch menu.

With simple techniques, the bitter taste of bitter melon can be reduced without eliminating its health benefits. Combined with fresh ingredients and unique spices, these recipes offer a variety of unique flavors. Make bitter melon the star of your dining table.

Let's check out some non-bitter bitter melon recipes that are suitable for lunch. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Medan Anchovies

This special dish from the archipelago combines the slightly bitter taste of bitter melon with the savory deliciousness of Medan anchovies. It is perfect as a side dish with warm rice and sambal. It is tasty and highly nutritious. Here’s how to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 pieces of bitter melon

- 100 grams of Medan anchovies

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 4 shallots

- 1 large red chili

- 3 bird’s eye chilies

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the bitter melon, rub with salt to reduce the bitterness, and rinse clean.

2. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.

3. Add the red chili and bird’s eye chilies, sauté briefly.

4. Add the Medan anchovies, stir well.

5. Add the bitter melon, then add salt and sugar. Cook until done.

2. Steamed Stuffed Bitter Melon with Minced Meat

Bitter melon stuffed with minced meat creates a harmony of savory and slightly bitter flavors. This healthy dish is rich in protein, perfect for a nutritious family menu. Here are the steps to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 large bitter melons

- 200 grams of minced meat

- 1 egg

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut the bitter melons into several pieces and remove the seeds.

2. Mix the minced meat, egg, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

3. Stuff the bitter melon cavities with the meat mixture.

4. Steam for 20 minutes until cooked.

3. Spicy Sweet Bitter Melon Chips

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A crispy snack that utilizes bitter melon as the main ingredient. With a sweet and spicy seasoning, these chips become a family favorite. Perfect for relaxing or accompanying tea. Here are the steps to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 bitter melons

- 2 tablespoons of salt

- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch

- 4 tablespoons of grated palm sugar

- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

- Chili powder to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice the bitter melons thinly, massage with salt, rinse clean, and drain.

2. Coat the bitter melon slices with cornstarch.

3. Fry until crispy.

4. Heat palm sugar with garlic and chili powder until dissolved.

5. Toss the fried bitter melon with the seasoning until evenly coated.

4. Bitter Melon Soup with Mackerel

This soup combines bitter melon and mackerel to create a unique, fresh, and healthy flavor. It is perfect to serve as a light lunch. Here’s how to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 bitter melons

- 200 grams of mackerel, cut into small pieces

- 1 liter of water

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 stalk of green onion, sliced

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice the bitter melon and rub it with salt to reduce its bitterness, then rinse thoroughly.

2. Boil the water, add garlic and mackerel.

3. Add the bitter melon and cook until tender.

4. Add salt, pepper, and green onion.

5. Spicy Bitter Melon with Shrimp

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This dish combines bitter melon with fresh shrimp in a spicy balado sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner. Here’s how to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 bitter melons

- 150 grams of shrimp, peeled

- 5 curly red chilies

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 4 shallots

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Slice the bitter melon, rub with salt, and rinse until clean.

2. Blend the chilies, garlic, and shallots until smooth.

3. Sauté the blended spices until fragrant.

4. Add the shrimp and bitter melon, and cook until done.

6. Crispy Fried Bitter Melon

Fried bitter melon with a layer of flour results in a crunchy and savory snack. It doesn't taste bitter, making it suitable for all family members. Here’s how to make this bitter melon dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 pieces of bitter melon

- 100 grams of all-purpose flour

- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch

- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

- Salt and water as needed

- Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Slice the bitter melon thinly, massage with salt, and rinse clean.

2. Mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and water until it forms a thick batter.

3. Dip the bitter melon slices into the batter, then fry until golden brown.

Those are some recipes for non-bitter bitter melon dishes that you can make at home. There are still many more recipe recommendations that you can find by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?

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