Collection of Bitter Vegetable Recipes Guaranteed to Be Addictive, Perfect as a Companion to Warm Rice - Make It Delicious

Kapanlagi.com - Many people avoid bitter vegetables because their taste is considered unfriendly. In fact, with the right cooking methods, the bitter taste can become a unique feature. Some bitter vegetables can even make meals more appetizing.

From bitter melon, genjer, to papaya leaves, they all have interesting characteristics. This article presents a collection of bitter vegetable recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. Perfect for those who want a variety of healthy menus at home.

Do you want to enjoy a delicious meal with warm rice? Here is a list of processed bitter vegetable recipes that are guaranteed to be addictive. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Spicy Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Shrimp Paste

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The characteristic bitter taste of bitter melon combined with spicy shrimp paste creates a savory and tempting sensation. This stir-fry is perfect for fans of strong and bold flavors, and it is delicious when served with warm white rice. Here’s how to make this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 bitter melons, thinly sliced, squeezed with salt

- 5 red chilies

- 3 bird's eye chilies

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 shallots

- 1 tsp roasted shrimp paste

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Steps to make:

1. Blend the chilies, garlic, and shrimp paste until smooth.

2. Sauté the spices until fragrant.

3. Add the bitter melon, stir well.

4. Add salt and sugar.

5. Cook until the bitter melon wilts and the spices are absorbed.

6. Serve warm.

2. Stir-Fried Leunca with Oncom

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Leunca, which is slightly bitter, pairs perfectly with the savory oncom. This dish is very popular in West Java as a side for hot rice and sambal. Here’s how to make this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 100 grams of leunca, washed clean

- 150 grams of oncom, roughly crushed

- 3 shallots

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 5 red bird's eye chilies

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Steps to make:

1. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add the oncom, stir well.

3. Add the leunca, cook until wilted.

4. Season with salt and sugar.

5. Stir well, cook for 3-5 minutes.

6. Serve immediately.

3. Stir-Fried Papaya Leaves with Anchovies

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Papaya leaves are known for their bitterness, but with boiling techniques and the addition of anchovies, the taste becomes balanced and delicious. This dish is suitable as a side dish for rice. Here is how to make this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 handfuls of young papaya leaves, boiled and squeezed

- 50 grams of fried anchovies

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 shallots

- 5 bird's eye chilies

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add the papaya leaves, stir well.

3. Add the anchovies, salt, and sugar.

4. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes.

5. Serve warm.

4. Stir-Fried Genjer with Tofu

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Genjer has a light bitter taste with a crunchy texture. Combined with tofu, it becomes softer and savory, perfect for a healthy and simple lunch. Here is how to make this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 bunch of genjer, cut and washed clean

- 1 piece of tofu, diced and fried

- 3 shallots

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 red chilies

- Salt and powdered broth to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Sauté the shallots and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add the genjer, stir briefly.

3. Add the tofu, salt, and broth.

4. Cook until the genjer wilts.

5. Remove and serve.

5. Stir-fried Japanese Papaya Leaves

Japanese papaya leaves are softer and not as bitter as regular papaya leaves. With the addition of garlic and chili, this stir-fry becomes a light yet delicious vegetable side dish. Here’s how to prepare this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 bunch of Japanese papaya leaves, chopped

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 5 green bird's eye chilies

- 1/2 tsp shrimp paste (optional)

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add shrimp paste if used.

3. Add Japanese papaya leaves, stir well.

4. Add salt and sugar.

5. Cook until wilted.

6. Serve while warm.

6. Stir-fried Katuk Leaves with Tempeh

Katuk leaves have a slightly bitter and distinctive taste. Combined with tempeh, this stir-fry is rich in nutrients and very suitable for everyday family meals. Here’s how to prepare this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 bunch of katuk leaves, pluck the leaves

- 100 grams of tempeh, cut into small pieces and fried

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 3 shallots

- 3 large green chilies

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Oil for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add fried tempeh, stir briefly.

3. Add katuk leaves, stir well.

4. Season with salt and sugar.

5. Cook until the leaves are wilted.

6. Serve.

7. Stir-Fried Bitter Gourd with Sweet Soy Sauce

With the addition of sweet soy sauce, the bitter gourd transforms into a delicious stir-fry with a sweet-savory flavor. Perfect for a practical variation of everyday dishes. Here’s how to make this bitter vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 pieces of bitter gourd, thinly sliced and massaged with salt

- 2 shallots

- 1 clove of garlic

- 3 curly red chilies

- 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce

- Salt to taste

- Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté the shallots and chilies until fragrant.

2. Add the bitter gourd and mix well.

3. Pour in the sweet soy sauce and a little salt.

4. Cook until the bitter gourd is tender and the spices are absorbed.

5. Serve warm.

These are some recipes for bitter vegetable dishes that can make your meals more enjoyable. There are still many recipe recommendations that you can discover by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because if not now, when else?

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