At first, bitter melon was used as a medicinal herb, known as "Bai Jian Hua" or "Nang Lian Hua" (also known as "Road Horse Grass").Later, it was brought to the dining table and became known as bitter melon, also called "Fragrant Bitter Melon" or "No Fragrant Bitter Melon," etc.It has a slightly bitter taste and is typically cooked by stir-frying or serving cold.It is also rich in iron and other nutrients, and long-term consumption can help prevent anemia. The presence of trace elements also benefits children's growth and development.Cold Bitter MelonMethod:Bitter melon, salt,vinegar,

garlic,

soy sauce,

sesame oil.Method:1. Remove the outer leaves of the bitter melon, wash it thoroughly with water, and blanch it in boiling water for 2 minutes.2. Quickly remove the blanched bitter melon, soak it in cold water to cool, and drain the water.3. Cut the drained bitter melon into segments, and peel, wash, and mince the garlic.

4. Mix the minced garlic, salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar in a small bowl, then pour it over the bitter melon and mix well.

Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Eggs

Ingredients:

Bitter melon, eggs, oil, salt.

Method:

1. Remove the outer leaves of the bitter melon, soak it in water for a few minutes, then wash thoroughly.2. Pour water into the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, add the bitter melon and blanch for a short time, then drain the water.

3. Cut the prepared bitter melon into small pieces and place it in a bowl. Beat the eggs in the bowl, add salt, and mix well.4. Heat the oil in a pan, bring to 5 layers, reduce the heat, and add the bitter melon, stirring constantly until cooked.

Garlic, Chili Paste

Mixing Bitter Melon

Ingredients:

Bitter melon, chili paste, garlic, salt, vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce,sugar.Method:

1. Remove the outer leaves of the bitter melon, wash it thoroughly with water, and soak it in salt water for 20 minutes.

2. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the bitter melon and blanch it until it turns color.

3. Remove and cool with water, drain and chop finely, and arrange on a plate. Mince the garlic and set aside a spoonful of chili paste.4. Heat the oil in a pan, reduce the heat, and sauté the garlic until fragrant.5. Add the chili paste and stir-fry. Add soy sauce and sugar, and cook until it boils.6. Pour the sauce over the bitter melon and mix well.

Bitter greens, chili sauce, garlic, salt, vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce,White sugar.

Method steps

1. Remove the old leaves from the bitter greens, wash thoroughly with water, and soak in water with salt for 20 minutes.

2. Pour water into a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then add the bitter greens and blanch for a short time until they change color.

3. Remove and rinse with cold water, drain and chop finely, arrange on a plate. Mince garlic and set aside.

4. Heat a pan with vegetable oil over low heat, sauté the garlic for a short time until fragrant.

5. Add chili sauce and stir-fry, then add soy sauce, white sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil.

6. Pour the sauce over the bitter greens and stir well to serve.