BITTER MELON AND BRINJAL (EGGPLANT) RELISH

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This Filipino vegetable relish is a good side dish for any meal.

Provided by lola

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bitter melon, seeded and cut into matchsticks
1 eggplant, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 green chile peppers, seeded and sliced thin
1 small sweet onion, diced
½ cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
2 (2 inch) pieces minced fresh ginger root
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bitter melon and eggplant to the boiling water and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to stop from cooking further.
  • Toss the bitter melon, eggplant, carrot, garlic, green chile peppers, and sweet onion in a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Stir the water, vinegar, ginger, sugar, and salt together in a pot; bring to a boil until the sugar has dissolved completely. Set aside to cool completely. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the bowl, assuring the vegetables are completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

ABDALLAH NAJAT
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very budget-friendly.


Amaar Mahar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Cameron Hunter
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Lydia G
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This is a delicious and unique dish. I've never had anything like it before. I will definitely be making it again.


Mary Kivuva
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I'm not a huge fan of bitter melon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The brinjal and spices really helped to balance out the bitterness.


Dana Perry
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. I especially like the addition of the jaggery, which gives the dish a nice sweetness.


laraib jamil
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used too much bitter melon.


Bhaiya Don
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This dish is a bit too bitter for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Zan Zamin
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I love the combination of bitter melon and brinjal in this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Dollar Money
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Shelby Driver
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of bitter melon, but the brinjal and spices really balanced out the flavor.


Saleem FareeD *OFFicial*
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This bitter melon and brinjal relish is a delicious and unique dish. The combination of the two vegetables creates a complex flavor that is both bitter and sweet, and the addition of spices and herbs adds a nice depth of flavor.