Bitter Melon Salad

Name: Bitter Melon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb bitter melon, thinly sliced; 1 tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp chili oil

A crisp, chilled salad featuring thinly sliced bitter melon tossed in a tangy garlic sesame dressing. Blanched quickly to tame its sharp flavor while keeping its signature crunch.

17 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

ChineseSaladStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb bitter melon, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp chili oil

Instructions

1

Toss 1 lb thinly sliced bitter melon with 1 tsp salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
2

Blanch 1 lb thinly sliced bitter melon in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and plunge into ice water.
3

Whisk 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp chili oil in a small bowl.
4

Drain 1 lb thinly sliced bitter melon thoroughly, squeeze out excess water, and toss with the dressing.

Questions

How long does Bitter Melon Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Bitter Melon Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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