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

	Per Serving	Total
Calories	156.1 kcals	624.4 kcals
Carbohydrates	16.2 grams	64.8 grams
Fat	8.1 grams	32.5 grams
Protein	4.6 grams	18.2 grams

Cook Time

15 mins

Produces

4 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

2
tsp

Sugar

LegumesPulses

3
tbsp

Black Beans

fermented, coarsely chopped

Liquids

2
tbsp

Shaoxing Rice Wine

or dry sherry

150
ml

Chicken Stock

or water

NutsSeeds

2
tbsp

Garlic

finely chopped

OilsFats

1
tbsp

Groundnut Oil

or vegetable oil

1
tbsp

Sesame Oil

for garnish

Vegetables

700
g

Bitter Melon

halved lengthways and de-seeded, finely sliced

100
g

Red Chillies

fresh mild, halved, de-seeded and finely sliced

1
tbsp

Ginger

fresh, finely chopped

2
tbsp

Shallots

finely chopped

2
tbsp

Spring Onions

finely chopped

Steps

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.