Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Pan Fried Bitter Melon and Potatoes

Excess heat, damp-heat, edema / Skin rash, acne, heartburn, swelling etc

Ingredients:
1 medium size - Bitter melon (Ku Gua)
2 tbsp - Vegetable oil, canola, grape seed, coconut or olive
2 tsp - Turmeric
2 cloves - peeled and minced
1 medium size - Onion, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 medium size - Potatoes , cut into 1/2 inch chunks
Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut it in half
   lengthwise again, then slice into 1/2 inch pieces across its width.


2. Heat the oil in a large saute pan, then add the turmeric, then the garlic, onions, potatoes and
   bitter melon.


3. Cook covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the
   potatoes are cooked through. Add the salt to taste.

Actions/Indications/Functions

• Clears heat


• Clears damp-heat


• Promotes urination to reduce edema