Step1:Soak balsam pear in clear water. Then brush the surface.
Step2:Split the balsam pear in half. Use a spoon to scrape off the pulp. Try to clean the white part inside.
Step3:Cut into thin slices. Sprinkle a spoon of salt. Knead evenly with your hands. Let stand for about 10 minutes. After the red peppers are washed, cut into shreds and set asid
Step4:Boil the water in the pot, pour in the salted balsam pear, and boil for half a minute
Step5:Prepare a basin of ice water, blanch the bitter melon, take it out and wash it with cold water to cool down, then soak it in ice water immediately
Step6:In five minutes, drain the balsam pear, add the shredded red pepper, a little salt, chicken essence, white vinegar and sesame oil and mix well
Cooking tips:1. If you pay attention to the color of vinegar here, don't use vinegar. The color of bitter melon mixed with white vinegar is not clean, and the color of bitter melon with white vinegar is green. Of course, you can not put vinegar if you don't like it. 2. The process of blanching should not be too long, or the bitter melon will be soft and not crisp. 3. The purpose of soaking in ice water is to make the taste of bitter melon crisper. There are skills in making delicious dishes.