31.8.15

Bitter gourd pork rib soup


Ingredients: bitter gourd, pork rib, ginger, red dates, water

First time trying: Bitter gourd 

Method:
- wash the ingredients clean
- use hot water to run over pork ribs 
- peel bitter gourd and cut in half lengthwise, remove the seeds
- rub small amount of salt on the bitter gourd, rinse off. 
- slice bitter gourd and ginger 
- put all the ingredients in a bowl
- fill in water and bring to boil
- once it is boiling, turn to medium heat and continue to boil for another 1.5-2 hours
- serve with rice or mee

Remarks: Bitter gourd soup is often cooked by the Chinese when the weather is hot as it believed to have cooling effects on the body. 

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