Bitter Melon Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 kg ampalaya(bitter melon) seeded, sliced thinly
1/4 cup rock salt
3 tbsp white sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 tsp iodized salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1 pc tomato. sliced
1/2 pc onion, sliced

Procedure:

1. Mix ampalaya with 1/4 cup rock salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Mix together sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sesame oil.
3. Squeeze the ampalaya. Wash and drain in the strainer.
4. Transfer drained ampalaya in a bowl.
5. Pour vinegar mixture, seal the bowl and toss well. Chill.
6. To serve, arrange in a bowl. Top with tomatoes and onions.