Bitter melon tempura

 

[Ingredients for 2 servings]

* Bitter melon: 1/2 (cut in half horizontally)

* Frying oil: appropriate amount

* Cherry tomatoes: 2-4

* Salt: appropriate amount

<Batter>

* Flour: 1/3 cup

* Quail eggs: 2

* Cold water: 3-4 tablespoons

[Preparation]

* Slice the bitter melon into 5mm thick rounds and remove the seeds and pith.

* In a bowl, mix the quail eggs and cold water for the batter. Sift in the flour through a sieve and mix quickly until the flour is roughly incorporated and some flour remains.

* Begin preheating the frying oil to 170°C.

[Instructions]

1. Lightly coat the bitter melon slices with extra flour (not included in the ingredients list), dip in the batter, and deep-fry in 170°C oil. Drain the oil, arrange on a plate, and garnish with cherry tomatoes and salt.