Bitter Melon Stir-fry with Black Bean Sauce
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4.7
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Excellent
Bitter Melon Stir-fry with Black Bean Sauce
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This bitter melon stir-fry is flavorful and balanced with salty fermented black beans, meaty mushrooms, and sweet zucchini. It's also vegan!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium bitter melons
- 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (or regular oyster sauce)
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water (or chicken stock)
- 2 tablespoons oil (any neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 6.5 ounces shiitake, oyster, or king trumpet mushrooms (diced)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fermented black beans
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
Instructions
- To prepare the bitter melon, cut each melon in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and scrape away any of the bitter white pith. Then slice the melon on a 45-degree angle into thin slices.
- Prepare an ice bath and bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the salt and baking soda. Blanch the bitter melon for 1 minute, and use a slotted spoon to immediately transfer the bitter melon to the ice bath. Drain and set aside.
- Now, make the sauce mixture by combining the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and water in a small bowl.
- Preheat your wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and sear the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, until they’re starting to turn tender and browned at the edges. Add the remaining oil, along with the garlic and black beans. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high. Deglaze the wok with the Shaoxing wine. Then add the bitter melon and zucchini. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce mixture, and stir everything well, until the bitter melon and zucchini are just tender. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
837mg
(35%)
Potassium
438mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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