How to Reduce Bitterness of Bitter Melon for Cooking?

Step 1

Wash and rinse bitter melon well. Trim both ends off, and then cut Bitter Melon vertically and remove the seeds and pith thoroughly using hands with the help of a small spoon.

Step 2

Sprinkle salt, either Himalayan Pink Salt or , over the open Bitter Melon chamber. Rub the salt into the Bitter Melon alongside the chamber. Let it rest for about 10 to 30 minutes while you are preparing for other ingredients.

Step 3

Place the Bitter Melon in a large filled with cold water, and have a good scrub inside the Bitter Melon chamber. Change the water a few times.

Step 4

Cut the Bitter Melon into slices or chunks per the food you plan to cook.

Step 5

Use a stockpot that has 4 Qt. or higher capacity. Fill the stockpot with 75% water, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar and bring it to a boil. Then add the Bitter Melon pieces and wait until it reaches a boil again.

Step 6

Remove the Bitter Melon from the pot using a skimmer and place into a stainless steel colander. Rinse under the running cold water for about 30 seconds till they fully cool down.

Step 7

All don! Now you are ready to cook all kinds of nutritous and tasty food featuring Bitter Melon.