AngeLBeaR Cooks: Bitter gourd with Fish & Black Beans

Not many people eats bitter gourd because of it's bitter taste.  I used to dislike it when I was a kid, but I can't remember since when do I started to love this vegetable.  There are few easy ways to prepare bitter gourd.  Anyway, I decided to cook some bitter gourd for dinner today:

Slice some bitter gourd.  Discard the seeds.  You can cut it into any sizes that you prefer.  

In case you don't like the bitter taste, you can wash it again after slicing it.

Chop some garlic, as much as you prefer.

A can of fish with salted black beans.  Any brand will do.

In a wok, pour some oil (3-4 tablespoons will do) and then put in the garlic.  Stir fry until it became aromatic then put in the bitter gourd.  Stir until it gets soft (I prefer mine half cook though).  Afterwards put in the whole can of fish with salted black beans, stir well.  Put in salt to taste (usually you don't have to, as the canned fish and black beans already has taste), maybe a little water if it gets too dry.  Serve.

Tadaaa!! ^_^V

Another simple way to prepare bitter gourd is just simply cook it with eggs to made into an omelette, or stir fry with marinated meat of any kind you prefer.

Bitter gourd has it's own nutritional value, in case you were wondering, it is highly recommended for those having high blood and diabetic problem.  So, why don't put bitter gourd in your menu next time ok?