Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines the unique flavor of bitter melon with tomatoes, onions, and crispy anchovies, offering numerous health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large-sized bitter melon (bitter gourd)
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1/4 cup drinking water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Anchovies (Dilis) to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the tomatoes and onions into thin pieces. In a pan, fry the anchovies in a little oil until crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Combine the water, vinegar, pepper, salt, and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the Bitter Melon: Cut the bitter melon in half, remove seeds, and slice thinly. Squeeze the slices to soften and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the Ingredients: Toss the bitter melon, tomatoes, and onions together. Drizzle the sauce over and mix well.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad and top with crispy anchovies. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust the bitterness of the melon by soaking it in salt water if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg