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Japanese Pickled Bitter Melon Recipe

A simple and refreshing pickled bitter melon recipe, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 20 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Bitter Melon sliced
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Slice the bitter melon and remove the seeds.
  2. 2. Blanch the bitter melon slices in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  4. 4. Place the blanched bitter melon slices in a jar and pour the vinegar mixture over them.
  5. 5. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Bitter Melon, Pickled
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