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Goya or Nigauri Salad

This Goya (Nigauri) salad recipe that we teach here is a handy tool for anyone looking for quick and easy recipes. Goya which is also known as Nigauri, Bitter Melon or Melon of Sao Caetano in Brazil (see Wikipedia for details) is a vegetable widely used in cuisine on the island of Okinawa. As such, it can be found in almost all major Japanese markets. It has a green color and shape that resembles a wrinkled cucumber, however its main characteristic is the bitter taste of the pulp. Furthermore, Goya is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and has hypoglycemic and antibacterial properties and improves immunity, so much so that they say that the longevity of the inhabitants of Okinawa is due to the high consumption of this vegetable.
So, how about taking advantage of the fact that Goya is cheap in the markets due to the season and making a healthy salad that will boost your health? Check out this super simple recipe that the Ooizine Guide prepared for you.

Goya Salad Ingredients

2 large goyas
1 small onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Sal Island
Black pepper

Preparing the Goya Salad

Cut the Goyas lengthwise and with the help of a spoon remove the seeds and the white part that surrounds them.

Cut the halves into very thin slices (the thinner the better), place in a container and wash at least 3 times, always changing the water. This helps and removes some of the bitterness.
Remove all the water from the container and sprinkle some salt over the Goya. Let it rest for a few minutes.

Cut the tomatoes in half and slice the onion finely.
Squeeze the Goya with your hands and remove excess water. Mix with tomatoes and onion. Season with lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, adjust salt and serve.

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Healthy Goya salad recipe that is perfect for hot days and boosts your health

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Preparation 20

Cooking 0

Total time 20

type of dish salt

Kitchen Brazilian, Japanese

Portions 8

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

2 units goya
1 unit onion
1 cup Cherry tomato
1 unit lemon
olive oil
shawl
Black pepper

Preparation

Cut the Goyas lengthwise and with the help of a spoon remove the seeds and the white part that surrounds them.
Cut the halves into very thin slices (the thinner the better), place in a container and wash at least 3 times, always changing the water. This helps and removes some of the bitterness.
Remove all the water from the container and sprinkle some salt over the Goya. Let it rest for a few minutes.
Cut the tomatoes in half and slice the onion finely.
Squeeze the Goya with your hands and remove excess water. Mix with tomatoes and onion. Season with lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, adjust salt and serve.