Steamed bitter melon need to blanch.

The bitter melon itself has a certain bitter flavor, through blanching can remove part of the bitter flavor, so that the taste of fried bitter melon is more refreshing. And blanching can make the skin of the bitter melon become more crispy, and the fried bitter melon has a better flavor. Blanching can remove the dust and impurities on the surface of the bitter melon to ensure food hygiene.

The way to blanch is to cut the bitter melon into cubes or slices, put it into boiling water to cook, and then fish it out and drain it. When stir-frying bitter melon, you can toss it with other ingredients to add flavor and nutrition. Choose fresh, spotless bitter melon and cut into slices or cubes as needed. Add salt to the water when blanching to help remove the bitter flavor. Try to use a pan or wok when stir-frying bitter melon.

Precautions for stir-frying bitter melon

1, remove the bitter taste: the bitter taste of bitter melon is heavy, if you do not like the bitter taste can be sliced or cubed bitter melon, soaked in salt or brine for a few moments, and then rinsed with water, which can alleviate the bitter taste.

2, control the fire: frying bitter melon to control the fire, the fire will be too big to make the bitter melon become overcooked, poor taste; fire is too small is not easy to cook through. Generally speaking, medium-low heat stir-fry until the bitter melon becomes soft and rotten can be.

3, add the right amount of seasoning: bitter melon itself is light in flavor, frying can be based on personal taste to add the right amount of seasoning, such as minced garlic, ginger and garlic, bean paste, etc., to increase the flavor.

4, fast frying fast frying: bitter melon frying time should not be too long, so as not to become too soft flesh, affecting the taste. Fast frying can keep the bitter melon's crisp texture.