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For 4 servings:
- Bitter gourd: 300 grams (approximately 2 medium-sized gourds)
- Shrimp flakes: 150 grams
- Shrimp paste: 20 milliliters (about 1 tablespoon)
- Lemon: 1 fruit
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Habanero pepper: 1 fruit
- Seasonings: salt, sugar
How to prepare bitter melon dipping with shrimp paste:
Step 1:
- Wash bitter melon thoroughly, slice thinly, soak in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes to reduce bitterness, then remove and rinse with water until clean, and drain.
- Place the bitter melon on a plate, put it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. If you don't have a refrigerator, you can soak the bitter melon in ice water (15 minutes).
Step 2:
- Peel and finely chop garlic. Wash and finely chop chili. - Put shrimp paste in a small bowl, add chopped garlic and chili (according to taste) and add a few drops of lime juice, then mix well. Add some filtered water to make the paste not too thick.
- Add ½ teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt to the shrimp paste and mix well, adjust the taste to your liking.
Step 3:
- Take the bitter melon out of the refrigerator, sprinkle a layer of shrimp paste on top. When eating, you can scoop up the bitter melon with shrimp paste and dip it in shrimp paste.
- If you prefer the bitter melon to stay cool longer, you can sprinkle a layer of ice underneath, then place the bitter melon and shrimp paste on top, and eat with shrimp paste as usual.
Finished product requirements:
After completion, the bitter melon is green, crisp, cool, and especially not as bitter as before. The shrimp paste is fragrant, with a balanced combination of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. The shrimp meat is tender and the bitter melon is crunchy, delicious when dipped in fragrant shrimp paste, very tasty and easy to eat.
Bitter melon with shrimp paste is a simple yet flavorful dish, refreshing and irresistible. Bitter melon is a fruit rich in protein, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which helps boost the immune system, reduce eye-related diseases, aid digestion... Eating bitter melon daily will keep your skin glowing and smooth due to its abundant vitamin C content. Especially, chilled bitter melon with shrimp paste is perfect for summer. With this method, even those who dislike bitter melon will enjoy this dish as the bitterness has been significantly reduced, especially when paired with shrimp paste and fish sauce.
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Compiled by Thanh Mai – PasGo.vn
