Meanwhile, cut the melon into quarters, and scoop out and discard the seeds. Thinly cover the bottom of a saute pan with about one tablespoon of the olive oil, holding back the rest; arrange the ...

Using a sharp knife, cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds and discard. Cut each half into four. Remove the rind by slipping the knife between the melon flesh and rind, then cut the melon ...

Cut the garlic cloves in half and thinly slice the shallots. Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise then scrape out and discard the seeds and the pith. Cut the melon on the diagonal into slices ...

Scoop out the seeds and melon juice from the centre of the cavity into a sieve placed over a bowl. Press on the solids in the sieve, trying to get as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds.