Bitter Melon with Eggs
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Bitter Melon with Eggs
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Stir-fried bitter melon with eggs is a classic Chinese recipe that's quick and easy to make, as well as extremely healthy and good for you!
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Ingredients
- 18 ounces bitter melon (about 2 bitter melons)
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce if making this vegetarian)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions
- Take each of your bitter melons, and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Scrape the inside of the melon clean of any white pith, which can be particularly bitter.
- Turn the melon over so that the hollowed out side is facing the cutting board, and cut into thin slices on a diagonal.
- Fill your wok (or a medium to large pot) with water, and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring it to a boil. Blanch the bitter melon for 30 seconds, and drain. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with ¼ teaspoon of salt, white pepper, and sesame oil.
- Heat your wok until it is completely dry and just begins to smoke. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, followed immediately by the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs quickly so they remain tender and do not brown. When the eggs are 70% cooked, remove them from the wok back to the bowl and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, and add the bitter melon. Stir-fry for 15-30 seconds, and then add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok. Stir-fry for another 15 seconds, and add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
- Add the eggs back to the wok, and mix just until they’re cooked through. Remove from the wok immediately and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
233mg
(78%)
Sodium
511mg
(21%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
938IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
107mg
(119%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 233mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 938IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 107mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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