Bitter gourd needs to be blanched in the sun.
To make dried bitter gourd, it is necessary to clean it without pulp, then cut it into pieces of about 1 cm, blanch the cut bitter gourd, fully knead it with a little salt, and dry it.
Dry dried bitter gourd, it is recommended to choose a slightly older bitter gourd, which is big and fat, has no pests and diseases on the surface, and has a stronger bitter taste. The dried bitter gourd can better maintain its flavor. Sun-dried bitter gourd will not lose its nutrition whether it is cooking or making tea.
Before cooking, dried bitter gourd only needs to be soaked and softened, and then cleaned with clear water for subsequent cooking. You can stir-fry with vegetables, or stew with ribs and pork belly.