Stuffed Bitter Melon and Prawn Salad

• 1 bitter melon
• 250 g (9 oz) cha gio chay filling

Lay the bitter melon flat on a board and cut it in half across the middle. Take a spoon and hollow out the centre of the melon. Fill with the cha gio chay stuffing and wrap in plastic to seal. Place in a steamer and steam over high heat for 20 minutes, remove and allow to cool, then place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This makes it easier to slice later.

To assemble the sal