Bitter Gourd Frittata Recipe

Name: Bitter Gourd Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bitter melons; salt; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red capsicum, roughly chopped; 2 slices bacon, trimmed of fat and rind and roughly chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 -2 kaffir lime leaf, finely sliced; 6 eggs, beaten; sweet chili sauce; butter (for frying)

Servings: persons

3 bitter melons
salt
12 lemon, juice of
1 onion, chopped
1 red capsicum, roughly chopped
2 slices bacon, trimmed of fat and rind and roughly chopped
1 -2 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 -2 kaffir lime leaf, finely sliced
6 eggs, beaten
sweet chili sauce
butter (for frying)

1
Cut bitter gourd in half, remove the seeds and discard leaving just the outer green skin.
2
Slice thinly into half moons and sprinkle liberally with salt and let stand for an hour.
3
Wash well and strain.
4
Add lemon juice and mix well.
5
Melt some butter in a large oven proof frying pan and fry onion and capsicum until softened.
6
Add bacon and quickly stir fry.
7
Add bitter gourd and lemon juice and stir fry.
8
When gourd has softened, add kaffir lime leaves, mix and add eggs.
9
Reduce heat and allow omelette to cook on the bottom.
10
Preheat grill.
11
When the omelette starts to bubble on the top in the middle, remove from stove top and put under grill for about 5 minutes until the top has set.
12
Cut into portions and splash with sweet chilli sauce.
13
Eat hot and serve with a salad - I used coleslaw.

478

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bitter melons, salt, 12 lemon, juice of, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bitter Gourd Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bitter Gourd Frittata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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