Bitter Melon and Brinjal (Eggplant) Relish

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

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
4 cups

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

34 Calories
0g Fat
8g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 63mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.