Honey red dates and bitter melon segments

Honey red dates and bitter melon segments

Overview

The bitter melon tree planted in my mother's courtyard has been growing hard, and my mother left most of the fruits it grew to me. Every time, I change the method of making bitter melon. The small bitter melon is really magical. It can produce many different delicacies and bring you different surprises.

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Steps

  1. Prepare materials.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 1

  2. Cut the bitter melon into sections about the size of two jujubes.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 2

  3. Rinse the red dates with water and soak briefly.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 3

  4. Scoop out as much of the core of the bitter melon as possible.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 4

  5. Soak in light salt water to remove part of the bitter taste.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 5

  6. Use a knife to remove the core from the red dates.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 6

  7. Roll up from one end to the middle and roll tightly.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 7

  8. Pinch the dates tightly and stuff the bitter melon from one end inward until it is completely filled.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 8

  9. Use a knife to remove any excess.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 9

  10. Cut into small pieces. (Please choose the thickness according to your own preference. If you can endure hardship, you can cut it thicker)

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 10

  11. After serving, drizzle with honey.

    Honey red dates and bitter melon segments step 11