The benefits of bitter gourd are countless, but many people are deterred by its strong bitterness. Today, the [Sauteed Balsam Pear with Kimchi] I introduced is nutritious and delicious. The most important thing is that it has no bitterness. It is a very suitable dish for clearing heat and relieving heat in summer., especially when mixed with rice to eat 'fragrant'~~.
Effects of bitter gourd:
Balsam pear has the effects of clearing heat and relieving heat, nourishing blood and replenishing qi, replenishing kidney and spleen, nourishing liver and improving eyesight. It has certain effects on treating diarrhea, sores, heat stroke and fever, excessive prickly heat, conjunctivitis and other diseases.
Balsam pear is rich in nutrients and a variety of trace elements. The vitamin C content in balsam pear tablets is more than twice that of citrus. It is a natural cosmetic agent. Regular consumption can enhance the body's immunity, promote skin metabolism, and make skin smooth, smooth and elastic.
Balsam pear has a high vitamin C content and has the effects of preventing scurvy, protecting cell membranes, preventing atherosclerosis, improving the body's stress ability, and protecting the heart.
The protein component of bitter gourd and a large amount of vitamin C can improve the immune function of the body, allowing immune cells to kill cancer cells; bitter gourd juice contains a certain protein component, which can strengthen the ability of macrophages and is clinically effective against lymphosarcoma and leukemia; The trypsin inhibitor extracted from bitter gourd seeds can inhibit the protease secreted by cancer cells and prevent the growth of malignant tumors.
The charantin in bitter gourd melons is known as the "fat killer". It can reduce the intake of fat and polysaccharides and has a good effect of losing weight and fat.
Balsam pear has the effect of preventing and treating acne. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that heat in the spleen and stomach is accumulated, or heat in the lungs is accumulated, or the digestive tract is dysfunctional, or the body is irregular, and it rises and stagnates on the face to develop acne.
stir-fried bitter gourd with kimchi
Recipe Recommendations
- bitter gourd 300 grams
- shrimp 1 tablespoon
- mustard 30 grams
- diced green onion 1 tablespoon
- ginger Half a tablespoon
- minced garlic Half a tablespoon
- salt 1/4 teaspoon
- sugar 1/4 teaspoon
- chicken essence appropriate amount
- cooking wine a little
- soy sauce a little
- sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon
- white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon
Steps for stir-fried bitter gourd with kimchi

1
Wash the bitter gourd, remove the seeds and slice it into slices. Wash the shrimps and soak in water for about 3 minutes. Remove the pickled mustard and dice the kimchi for later use. Pour the oil in a frying pan and heat until warm, add the bitter gourd and fry it over low heat.
2
Remove the fried bitter gourd.
3
Leave a little oil in the pan and saute shrimps, pickled mustard, meat filling, onions, ginger and garlic until fragrant.
4
Pour in bitter gourd and kimchi and stir well.
5
Add salt, sugar, cooking wine, chicken essence, soy sauce, and sesame oil and stir-fry until well.
6
Add white vinegar and mix well before starting the pan.stir-fried bitter gourd with kimchi Make Tips
A few words: After dry-frying the bitter gourd, it is not bitter but crispy and fragrant. The thickness of the bitter gourd slices should be consistent, and the heat is easier to control. When cooking dry-stir-fried vegetables, add a little white vinegar at the end to enhance the flavor and aroma.