Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Black Bean Sauce

Blanch bitter melon then stir-fry with aromatics, black beans, and stock until tender before drizzling with sesame oil.

Healthy Chinese Side Dish Stir-Fry Bitter Melon

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

156.1

kcal / serving

624.4 kcal total

Carbs

16.2g

per serving

64.8 g total

Fat

8.1g

per serving

32.5 g total

Protein

4.6g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Sugar

LegumesPulses

tbsp

Black Beans

fermented, coarsely chopped

Liquids

tbsp

Shaoxing Rice Wine

or dry sherry

150

Chicken Stock

or water

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Garlic

finely chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Groundnut Oil

or vegetable oil

tbsp

Sesame Oil

for garnish

Vegetables

700

Bitter Melon

halved lengthways and de-seeded, finely sliced

100

Red Chillies

fresh mild, halved, de-seeded and finely sliced

tbsp

Ginger

fresh, finely chopped

tbsp

Shallots

finely chopped

tbsp

Spring Onions

finely chopped

Method

Slice the melon finely and blanch in boiling water for two minutes.

Drain the melon well on kitchen paper.

Heat a wok over high heat and add the oil until smoking.

Stir-fry the chillies, ginger, garlic, shallots, spring onions, and black beans for two minutes.

Add the melon, sugar, wine, and 150ml of stock.

Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.

Cover and simmer for eight minutes until the melon is tender.

Drizzle with sesame oil and serve immediately.