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Bitter gourd is a type of fruit with a bitter taste that seems impossible to include in family meals, but through the way of processing bitter gourd becomes an incredible dish. Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, has a cool nature and is often used to cool down, stimulate appetite...
In bitter gourd, there are phytochemical compounds that prevent diseases and enhance health. In addition, bitter gourd has a high content of Vitamin A, which is effective in preventing dengue fever, preventing atherosclerosis, anti-cancer, protecting the heart, lowering blood sugar, brightening the eyes, and lubricating the intestines...
There are many delicious ways to prepare bitter gourd: stuffed bitter gourd with meat, stir-fried bitter gourd with eggs... Today, let's explore a new dish, cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork, also known as bitter melon with pork floss, is a popular cooling dish.
Ingredients for making bitter gourd with shredded pork for 3 people
Bitter gourd (bitter melon) 3 fruits
Pork floss 350g
Ice cubes 1 bowl
Seasoning: Fermented shrimp paste 1 spoon, sugar 2 spoons
1 fresh chili, 3 cloves of garlic
50ml filtered water
Food wrap film
Ingredients for making bitter gourd with shredded pork
How to make cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for making bitter gourd with shredded pork
We should choose young, fresh green bitter gourds, avoiding old ones that will be tough and not tasty when eaten.
Clean the bitter gourd, cut it in half, remove all the seeds, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Next, soak the sliced bitter gourd in diluted mosquito water for about 5 minutes, then remove and rinse with water.
Clean the chili and garlic, then crush and finely chop them, set aside in a bowl for later use.
Prepare the ingredients
Step 2: Steps to make cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork
We should crush the ice cubes, then put them in a clean bowl, use food wrap film to cover the top of the bowl or use a clean plastic bag to cover the top of the bowl, then pour the drained bitter gourd on top, marinate for about 30 - 45 minutes for the bitter gourd to become crispier and firmer.
In case there are no ice cubes available, we can marinate the bitter gourd by placing the sliced and drained bitter gourd in a plate, then use food wrap film or clean plastic wrap to cover it, avoiding the refrigerator odor from affecting its taste. Then put it directly into the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for about 15 - 20 minutes and then take it out.
Cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork
Mix the dipping sauce according to the recipe: 2 spoons of sugar, 1 spoon of fermented shrimp paste, 1 spoon of filtered water, stir well to dissolve all the spices, then taste it to adjust to your liking. Finally, add the finely chopped chili and garlic, stir well again. If you can't eat fermented shrimp paste, you can replace it with regular fish sauce commonly used in family meals and adjust the taste to suit your preference.
Delicious dipping sauce recipe
Presentation and enjoyment of cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork
Take out the cold-marinated bitter gourd, then place the shredded pork on top of the bitter gourd and eat it with the freshly mixed dipping sauce or eat it with chili sauce, guaranteed to be irresistibly delicious
Presentation and enjoyment of cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork
The bitter gourd dish, after processing, is not bitter at all but instead has a crispy and cool texture, mixed with the delicious aroma of shredded pork, bringing a wonderful meal to the family.
Wish you success with the above method of making cold-marinated bitter gourd with shredded pork and enjoy more delicious dishes.
