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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
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 (total 1 lb / 450 g) bitter melons , seeds removed and sliced to 1/4” (5 mm) thick pieces
  • 3 eggs , beaten with a pinch of salt
  • 1 green onion , sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Instructions

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  1. (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)
  2. 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.
  3. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and the green onion. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
  4. 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.
  5. Add back the cooked eggs. Cook and stir to mix well. Transfer everything to a plate and serve as a side.

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 (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.