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)
 * 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
 * 1 large onion, sliced sea salt to taste
 * tomato wedges for garnish

Directions
1. Cut the bitter melon (ampalaya) in half lenghtwise and remove the white pith and seeds, then cut diagonally. Mash with salt and squeeze the bitter juice, then wash well in running water, squeeze dry and place in a sald bowl.

2. Add shrimps and onion.

3. Prepare vinaigrette with the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper and add to the salad bowl.

4. Combine well. Refrigerate (serve cold). Garnish with tomato wedges just before serving.