Goya
Popular in Okinawa, Also known as. Nigauri or Bittermelon
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With scrambled egg
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With sesame oil, shio kombu, shio koji, etc..
Directions (to remove the bitteness)
Cut goya into half vertically
Remove the inside (soft, cotton-like) and seeds using a spoon
Slice thin, sprinkle some salt and sugar, and leave for a while
Boil water and put goya with salt and sugar on briefly
Drain and ready to use
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