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.
Bitter Melon with Egg (Asian Stir fry)
Prep time:10 min Cook Time:5 min Rest Time:15 min Serves:4
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Bitter Melon with Egg (Asian Stir fry)
Description
The Asian bitter melon with egg stir-fry is a popular, simple, and healthy dish found in many parts of Asia, particularly in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines.
It is an excellent example of balancing contrasting flavors and textures: the intense bitterness of the melon is complemented and mellowed by the richness and mildness of the scrambled eggs.
Ingredients:
Instructions
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Rinse the bitter melon. Slice vertically, lengthwise into 2 sections. Remove the spongy portion that contains the seeds.
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Cut into thin semi-circle slices.
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Place the slices in a colander and lightly sprinkle with salt.
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Allow the excess water to drain for 15 minutes.
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Crush the garlic with dried chilies using a pestle and mortar.
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Heat oil in a wok. Add the crushed garlic and stir fry for a few seconds till aromatic.
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Add the bitter melon and toss well on high heat. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar.
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Toss till the melon is tender.
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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.
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Allow this dish to rest for a while before serving
Note
Along with (or replacing) the light soy and rice vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, or fermented black beans are sometimes added for umami.
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!!!
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