Pan-Fried Bitter Melon

1. 1

   Halve the bitter melon.

2. 2

   Remove its seeds and fiber, and cut into 5 mm slices.

3. 3

   You don't need to remove any bitterness by soaking it in salt water.

4. 4

   Put the bitter melon and the ingredients into a plastic bag and let the flavors settle in.

5. 5

   Transfer the bitter melon into a new plastic bag, and coat with katakuriko.

6. 6

   Let some air into the bag and shake it around.

7. 7

   The katakuriko will coat the melon nicely.

8. 8

   Heat some oil in a frying pan and pan-fry the bitter melon.

9. 9

   Flip them over once they're nicely browned.

10. 10

    They're done when both sides become crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.