How to Cook Bitter Melon - Cooking Times
Fruit Vegetables
Season: Summer
Preparation
Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and pith with a spoon
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Thinly slice and rub with salt. Soak in water if bitterness is too strong
💧 Boil
1〜2分
From boiling water
Thinly slice and blanch briefly. Add salt and sugar to reduce bitterness
🔥 Stir-fry
2〜3分
Goya champuru is the classic dish. High heat, cook quickly
📡 Microwave
1分半〜2分
Thinly sliced, 100g at 600W. Bitterness becomes milder
♨️ Steam
3〜4分
Bitterness is slightly reduced
Common Mistakes
- Leaving pith makes it very bitter — scrape thoroughly with a spoon