Ratatouille with Bitter Melon Recipe

Ratatouille with Bitter Melon Recipe

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 bitter melon, seeded and cubed
  • 1/2 eggplant, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 onion, cut into small cubes
  • 3 spears asparagus, cut into small cubes
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 yellow bell pepper, cut into small cubes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  1. Dissolve salt in a bowl of water; add bitter melon. Let soak for 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. Combine bitter melon, eggplant, onion, asparagus, celery, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic in a microwave pressure cooker. Mix in tomato sauce, olive oil, basil, oregano, and thyme.
  3. Cook in the microwave at 600W for 7 minutes.
  4. Release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix well; season with salt and pepper.
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