Easy and Healthy Bitter Gourd and Garlic Stir Fry

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Bitter gourd is bitter. But it is also crunchy. And it is good for health, good for diabetic patients and can boost our immune system. Even though it is bitter, it is one of my favorite vegetable. To reduce the bitterness, clean and slice bitter gourd like in the picture. Soak them in salted water for around five minutes. Then strain and clean it. Or marinate it with salt for about five to ten minutes. Then clean it. 

Bitter gourd and garlic stir fry is a humble dish to me. It does not have variations of flavor in it. But that makes it as a suitable side dish for your lunch with rice and other dish. Dried shrimps may add flavor to this dish. You can imagine the salty dried shrimp flavor combined with the taste of sauteed garlic and a hint of bitterness from the bitter gourd combined in your mouth. 

Ready in 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 small bitter gourd
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp. Or some fresh shrimp. (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • White pepper powder

Methods

  • Prepare the bitter gourd like in the introduction. 
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan. 
  • Crush and finely chop garlic and add in the pan. Stir until  golden.
  • Add in dried shrimp or shrimp. This is optional. Stir for 1 minutes.
  • Add in bitter gourd. 
  • Stir until bitter gourd become half tender. 
  • Add in salt and white pepper powder. 
  • Stir and remove heat. 



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