Stir Fried Bitter Gourd with Prawn

After a full day of fasting, it would certainly be wonderful to replenish your body with some nutritious and balanced meals. A proper buka puasa meal ideally has the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fibre. We’re sure that Mum always included vegetables in your meals, while reminding us of the importance of greens in our meals. Our recipe today is a vegetable that may not be on top of everyone’s favourite list; bitter gourd. After all, as its name suggests, this vegetable is a little bitter. Today we introduce a delicious dish that may change perceptions about bitter gourd Stirfry Bitter Gourd with Prawns, a delightful yet simple dish that you can whip up in a jiffy, and your family will love. Did you know, bitter gourd is full of nutritious goodness? It has fibre, antioxidants and polyphenols that are helpful in reducing inflammation and improving overall health. We have a tip to reduce the bitterness of the bitter gourd. Try soaking it in salt water or brine for a few minutes and your bitter gourd would taste far less bitter. Wash the sliced bitter gourd properly and then blanch it in boiling water for a few minutes. Now you’re a step closer to making the mouthwatering Stirfry Bitter Gourd with Prawns Next, slice an onion, three cloves of garlic and two red chillies. Onion as you know adds sweetness while garlic brings in the savoury aroma that whets the appetite. Red chillies bring the heat and add oomph to this Stirfry Bitter Gourd with Prawns dish. Pound them all into fine paste. Fry the paste in oil until the fragrant aroma fills the air. You can then add cleaned fresh prawns and stir fry them for a while. As the prawns start turning to a warm reddish orange, add in the blanched bitter gourd and some MAGGI® CukupRasa and some sliced red chillies for that extra bite. Your Stirfry Bitter Gourd with Prawns is almost ready. Stir fry until the prawns and bitter gourd are cooked and the sauces coat the dish evenly. Serve Stirfry Bitter Gourd with Prawns piping hot with rice. The wafting aromas promise you a mouthwatering iftar meal.

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