Ampalaya Salad

Description
bitter melon salad.



Ingredients

 * 400 g ampalaya (bitter melon)
 * 1 tbsp vinegar
 * 1 tbsp sea salt
 * 3 tbsp olive oil
 * 150 g cooked shrimps shelled and de-veined (optional)
 * ½ tsp granulated sugar
 * 1 large onion, sliced sea salt to taste
 * tomato wedges for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Cut the bitter melon (ampalaya) in half lengthwise and remove the white pith and seeds, then cut diagonally.
 * 2) Mash with salt and squeeze the bitter juice, then wash well in running water, squeeze dry and place in a salad bowl.
 * 3) Add shrimp and onion.
 * 4) Prepare vinaigrette with the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper and add to the salad bowl.
 * 5) Combine well.
 * 6) Refrigerate (serve cold).
 * 7) Garnish with tomato wedges just before serving.