Bitter Melon with Egg (Asian Stir fry)
Bitter melon is a versatile vegetable as seen in this quick tasty and healthy stir fry with egg. This is the Chinese method of cooking the larger-sized, smooth ridged, less bitter gourd.
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Prep time:10 min Cook Time:5 min Rest Time:15 min Serves:4
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Ingredients:
| Jumbo Asian Bitter melon | 1 | |
| Long mild dry red chillies | 2 | |
| Garlic | 1 Tbsp | |
| Light soy sauce | 1 Tbsp | |
| Asian Rice Vinegar (OR Balsamic Vinegar as a substitute) | 1 Tbsp | |
| Eggs (lightly beaten with a little salt and pepper) | 2-3 | |
| Vegetable oil | 1 Tbsp |
Method:
- Rinse the bitter melon. Slice vertically, lengthwise into 2 sections. Remove the spongy portion that contains the seeds.
- Cut into thin semi-circle slices.
- Place the slices in a colander and lightly sprinkle with salt.
- Allow the excess water to drain for 15 minutes.
- Crush the garlic with dried chilies using a pestle and mortar.
- Heat oil in a wok. Add the crushed garlic and stir fry for a few seconds till aromatic.
- Add the bitter melon and toss well on high heat. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar.
- Toss till the melon is tender.
- Add the lightly beaten egg and toss till the egg is just scrambled. Remove quickly from wok to serving dish, while the eggs are still a little moist.
- Allow this dish to rest for a while before serving
Bitter Melon with Egg (Asian Stir fry)
Notes:
- The bitter melon used in Chinese cooking is usually the larger, light green, jumbo-sized bitter gourd. They are generally less bitter. Tip: Usually the more ‘wide’ and pronounced the ridge of the bitter melon- the less bitter. Also when dealing with other varieties, the less prickly the ridges, the less bitter.
Key Ingredients: Bitter melon/bitter gourd, Egg, Garlic, Dry chili, Soy, Rice vinegar, Oil, Salt, Pepper.
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I have eaten this dish in Malaysia and Singapore for years. I bought bitter melon and wanted to cook this. I followed the ingredients (not necessarily amount) and steps. I liked the outcome very much. thank you so much for this recipe! will use it again for sure!!!
Hi. Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m happy the recipe was helpful.