Bitter gourd, a common vegetable, has a unique bitter taste that discourages many people. However, it is this bitter taste that gives bitter melon its unique nutritional value and medicinal properties.
First of all, the bitter taste of bitter gourd is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, calcium, etc. These nutrients have a good antioxidant effect and can help the body fight various diseases.
Secondly, bitter gourd has a good cooling and heat-relieving effect. In the hot summer, eating bitter gourd can effectively relieve the symptoms of heat stroke and reduce the fatigue of the body. In addition, bitter gourd can also promote the body's metabolism, which is beneficial to ** and maintain figure.
For some common diseases, such as colds, coughs, pharyngitis, etc., bitter gourd also has a good auxiliary effect. Its bitter cold properties can help cool the lungs and relieve cough symptoms. At the same time, some substances in bitter melon can enhance the body's immunity and help resist the invasion of viruses and bacteria.
Cold bitter gourd is a very classic cold dish, the difficulty of this dish is how to take out the bitter taste of bitter gourd, today I will take you to make this cold bitter gourd.
1.First of all, wash the bitter gourd, cut the bitter gourd in half, and take out the bitter gourd with a spoon.
2.Cut the bitter gourd into 2mm thick slices. Put the chopped bitter gourd into a basin, add two spoons of sugar to the basin, mix well and put it in the refrigerator.
3.Prepare side dishes. Take half of the onion and cut it into shreds;5 garlic cloves, minced garlic;2 shallots, chopped into shallots;2 dried chilies, cut into small pieces;Place all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
4.Heat the oil in a pan and pour it into a small bowl where the ingredients are prepared.
5.Put a small amount of oil in the pan, add the peanuts over low heat, and slowly stir-fry. You must pay attention here, it must be on low heat, otherwise it will be easy to fry the paste.
6.Add two tablespoons of light soy sauce, one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, one tablespoon of salt, add half a tablespoon of sugar to the preparation bowl, stir well and set aside.
7.Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a little oil and salt, wash the pickled bitter gourd and pour it into boiling water, blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and place in ice water to cool down.
8.Drain the water, arrange the bitter gourd, drizzle with the sauce, and a plate of delicious cold bitter gourd is ready.