Refreshing Apple, Celery, and Bitter Melon Salad
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This chilled bitter melon salad combines a rich symphony of sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors. It is refreshing, palate-cleansing, and very low in calories. The fragrance of apples, the crunch of celery, and the sweet-tartness of tomatoes perfectly mask the bitterness of the melon, making it an ideal dish for those focused on fat loss or fitness.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prepare the bitter melon, celery, tomatoes, and apples by slicing them thinly. → Bring water to a boil, add salt and oil, blanch the bitter melon and celery for 1.5 minutes, then remove and immediately chill in an ice bath before draining. → Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with black truffle vinaigrette. → Toss well and serve.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prepare the bitter melon, celery, tomatoes, and apples by slicing them thinly. → Bring water to a boil, add salt and oil, blanch the bitter melon and celery for 1.5 minutes, then remove and immediately chill in an ice bath before draining. → Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with black truffle vinaigrette. → Toss well and serve.
Introduction
This chilled bitter melon salad combines a rich symphony of sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors. It is refreshing, palate-cleansing, and very low in calories. The fragrance of apples, the crunch of celery, and the sweet-tartness of tomatoes perfectly mask the bitterness of the melon, making it an ideal dish for those focused on fat loss or fitness.
Step 1
Clean the bitter melon thoroughly and pat dry.
Step 2
Trim the ends of the bitter melon, cut it in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out all the white pith from the inside.
Step 3
Slice the de-pitted bitter melon into thin pieces, about the thickness of a coin, and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Using a vegetable peeler, lightly remove the tough outer fibers of the celery, then slice thinly and set aside in a bowl.
Step 5
Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding salt and a small amount of cooking oil. Once boiling, add the bitter melon and celery slices, and blanch over high heat for about 1.5 minutes.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
The white pith inside the bitter melon is the primary source of bitterness; use a spoon to scrape it out thoroughly until the green flesh is exposed, which significantly reduces the bitterness. 💡
Adding a small amount of cooking oil when blanching helps lock in the vibrant green color of the vegetables. 🔥
After blanching, the bitter melon and celery must be immediately placed in cold water to chill; this keeps the vegetables crisp and crunchy. ⚠️
The sweetness of the apples and the tangy acidity of the tomatoes can effectively neutralize any remaining bitterness in the melon, so they are not recommended to be omitted. 👥
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