Bitter Melon With Eggs Recipes

BITTER MELON WITH EGG (ASIAN STIR FRY)

Steps:

• Rinse the bitter melon. Slice vertically, lengthwise into 2 sections. Remove the spongy portion that contains the seeds.
• Cut into thin semi-circle slices.
• Place the slices in a colander and lightly sprinkle with salt.
• Allow the excess water to drain for 15 minutes.
• Crush the garlic with dried chilies using a pestle and mortar.
• Heat oil in a wok. Add the crushed garlic and stir fry for a few seconds till aromatic.
• Add the bitter melon and toss well on high heat. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar.
• Toss till the melon is tender.
• Add the lightly beaten egg and toss till the egg is just scrambled. Remove quickly from wok to serving dish, while the eggs are still a little moist.
• Allow this dish to rest for a while before serving

BITTER MELON AND EGGS/ MARA PAD KAI

Steps:

• Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and slice each half crosswise in thin pieces.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl with 1 to 2 tsp of light soy sauce and a dash of ground white pepper.
• Heat a wok until its surface begins to smoke.
• Swirl in the oil and let heat 10 to 15 seconds.
• Add the bitter melon and sauté in the oil for about one minute.
• Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and continue to sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the melon starts to soften.
• Spread the melon pieces thinly over the wok surface.
• Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the melon pieces.
• Let eggs set about half a minute, then flip the mixture over to cook the other side.
• Cook until eggs are set and lightly browned.