Amargoso Salad Recipe

Amargoso Salad Recipe

(Bitter Melon Salad)

Ingredients: Serves 4

1 tender bitter melon (bitter gourd)

1 teaspoon salt

250 g cooked shrimps

2 firm red tomatoes, peeled and diced

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

 

Dressing:

3 tablespoons vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons sugar

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Method:

Wash and then cut the bitter melon in halves lengthways.  Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard.  Cut green portion crossways into thin slices.  Drop bitter melon into boiling water added with 1 teaspoon salt, bring back to the boil for 1 minute, then drain immediately.  Shell and de-vein shrimps, and if large, cut into small pieces.  Put all salad ingredients into a bowl.  Stir dressing ingredients together, pour over salad and toss to mix.  Alternatively, dressing can be served separately in a small bowl.  Cover and chill.

 

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