fried shrimp and bitter gourd

How to Make Stir-Fried Shrimp with Bitter Melon

Stir-fried shrimp with bitter melon is a nutritious and flavorful dish, balancing the bitterness of melon with the sweetness of shrimp. Here’s a simple guide to preparing it:

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 1 medium bitter melon, seeds removed and sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

- Optional: 1 sliced chili for heat

Steps:

1. Prepare the bitter melon: Soak sliced bitter melon in salted water for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness, then rinse and drain.

2. Cook the shrimp: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry shrimp until pink (2-3 minutes), then remove.

3. Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and chili (if using) to the wok, stir-frying until fragrant (30 seconds).

4. Cook the melon: Add bitter melon, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

5. Combine and season: Return shrimp to the wok. Add soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Toss well for 1 minute.

Tip: For a milder flavor, blanch bitter melon in boiling water before stir-frying. Serve hot with rice for a healthy meal!