Chef Norman's Bitter Melon and Glass Noodles in Coconut Gravy

This recipe was submitted to Cook the Commonwealth by Norman Musa, an internationally recognised chef and promoter of Malaysian cuisine. If you enjoy cooking this, why not check out his new cookbook, “Bowlful: Fresh and vibrant dishes from Southeast Asia". There are many great health benefits of bitter melon, which is also known as bitter gourd. To name a few, it helps with diabetes, heart health, cancer, skin problems and also in weight loss. The fruit can be easily found at the Asian shops and easily spotted for its rough and bumpy skin. My late mum cooked this dish a lot for my family and sometimes she wok-fried it with turmeric and chilli. I honestly did not like it when I was little due to its bitterness but now it became one of my favourite vegetables to cook. To remove its bitterness, cut the melon into 2cm thick pieces and soak them in water seasoned with salt. Give a good rinse before cooking.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet