All Easy Recipes. Cook all that you can cook. Oriental Bitter Melon Salad
 
What You Need:            (To Serve: 4)
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  • 1 medium-sized bitter melon, about ¾ pound, washed
  • Salt
  • 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup sliced scallions, with some tops
  • ½ cup sliced white or red radishes
  • 1/3 cup salad oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • Salt, pepper to taste

  • How To Cook:
    1. Cut off and discard ends of the bitter melon.

    2. Split in half lengthwise and cut out and discard the white center portion of each slice.

    3. Cut into slices about ¼ inches thick.

    4. Put in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let stand about 15 minutes.

    5. Squeeze to completely remove all liquid. Wash and dry.

    6. Combine with cucumber, scallions, and radishes.

    7. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    TIP:
        If canned bitter melon is used, merely drain, slice, and combine with other ingredients.
     

     
     
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