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5-Ingredient Bitter Melon with Eggs
Stir fried bitter melon with eggs requires only five ingredients and a few minutes to put together. It’s a comforting dish that’s full of nutrition and a great way to add a side dish to complete your meal. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free}
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
94 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 (total 1 lb / 450 g) bitter melon seeds removed and sliced to 1/4” (5 mm) thick pieces
- 3 egg beaten with a pinch of salt
- 1 green onion , sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
Instructions
- (Optional) Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the bitter melon. Blanch for 30 seconds. Drain immediately and rinse the bitter melon with cold tap water to stop cooking. Drain thoroughly again and pat dry with paper towels. (*Footnote 1)
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a medium-sized skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the beaten egg. Lightly scramble and cook until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and the green onion. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
- Add the bitter melon and sprinkle with the salt. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until starting to soften. Taste the bitter melon. If it’s still very tough, add a splash of water and cover the pan for 1 minute to steam it.
- Add back the cooked eggs. Cook and stir to mix well. Transfer everything to a plate and serve as a side.
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Notes
- It’s important to blanch the bitter melon if you’re using full-grown bitter melon or prefer a less bitter taste. When bitter melon is in season, or if you’re using homegrown bitter melon, it will have a tenderer and crisper texture with less bitter taste. In this case, it’s OK to skip the blanching process.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4.4g
(1%)
Protein
4.9g
(10%)
Fat
6.7g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
225mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 10% |
| Fat | 6.7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.