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Bitter Melon with Eggs
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 215 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Chinese
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.