Bitter Melon and Brinjal (Eggplant) Relish

Try this Filipino vegetable relish featuring bitter melon, eggplant, carrot, and green chile peppers on the side to add flavor to any dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Toss the bitter melon, eggplant, carrot, garlic, green chile peppers, and sweet onion in a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Step 3

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.