Recipe for "Soaked Yellow Bitter Melon! Bitter melon is delicious even when fully ripe! Even raw, it is soft and tender with little bitterness!

When fully ripe and yellow, goya becomes slightly softer in texture and has a mellow bitter taste. It is easy to eat raw, so why not try making a simple soaked dish?

Material ( For 2 persons )
Ripe and yellowing bitter gourd	one (object)
noodle soup	Less than 1 tablespoon
sugar	1 teaspoon
soy sauce	1 teaspoon
katsuobushi	proper quantity

If you leave goya picked in your vegetable garden or bought at the supermarket for a while, it will ripen and turn yellow. You may be surprised at the completely different color, but ripe goya is also delicious! In fact, some people say it is easier to eat than green goya because it has less bitterness. This time, we introduce a recipe for "soaked yellow bitter melon!

Soaked

yellow bitter melon recipe

Ingredients

1 ripe and yellowed bitter melon
Less than 1 tablespoon of mentsuyu
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of soy sauce
Dash of bonito flakes

Directions

Gently rinse the bitter melon so it does not fall apart, cut in half, remove seeds and wattles inside, and cut into 3 to 4 mm pieces.


Combine mentsuyu, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl, and add the bitter melon.


Cool in the refrigerator until the flavors are well blended, then place in a bowl and sprinkle with bonito flakes. Finished!

How does soaked yellow bitter melon taste?

It does not have the crunchy texture of green goya before it ripens, but rather a soft and crispy texture. The bitter taste is quite mild, and its refreshing flavor goes well with the taste of the broth it absorbs!


Even raw, the bitterness is weak, and in fact, the ripe bitter melon even has a hint of vegetable sweetness. Before you know it, the green goya has turned yellow! In that case, try this easy-to-make soaked dish. However, be careful not to let the bitter melon get too ripe or it will rot.