Bitter Gourd Recipe

Published on April 23, 2014 | By Foodclappers |

- Cook Time
- 10 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

According to the older generation, bitter gourd is very beneficial for our health. Whenever you feel “heaty”, eat bitter gourd and it will help to cool your body. Also, it helps to reduce blood sugar and prevent acne because of its blood purifying properties.

Chef Tips:
When choosing bitter gourd:
1. do not select bitter gourd that is too small in size. It is very very bitter.
2. lines on the bitter gourd must be far apart, then it will not be very bitter.

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Ingredients

300g thinly sliced bitter gourd
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves of smashed garlic
90g prawns (deveined)
4 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon salted soya bean

Instructions

1. Add salt onto bitter gourd and use hand to rub and squeeze the bitter gourd till color change. Rinse and drain away the water.
2. Use oil to stir fry garlic till slight brown.
3. Add in bitter gourd, water and salted soya bean, stir fry for a minute.
4. Add in prawns and cover the wok to simmer for 5-8 minute or till cook.
5. Serve.