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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

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