Fish-flavored Bitter Melon Stir-fry Recipe
Want to make a hearty dish that bursts with fish flavors without any fish added? Let’s discover the secrets behind.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Utensils:
Wok, colander, bowl, serving plate.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
3 bitter melons, cut into thins strips
5 red chilis, seeded, diced
2 slices ginger, cut julienne
2 tbsps. chili bean sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. white sugar
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tbsp. chicken essence
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
2 tbsps. vegetable oil for stir-frying
1 tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 4 tbsps. water in a bowl
Directions:
1. Blanch the bitter melon strips in boiling water for 1 minute, or until turns a brighter green, drain thoroughly in a colander and set aside.
2. Preheat a wok over medium high heat for 1 minute, add 2 tbsps. vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface until hot, saute ginger briefly until aromatic, about 30 seconds, do not brown.
3. Add 1 tbsp. chili bean sauce and chilis into the wok in which it was cooked, cook until fragrant, put back the bitter melon, stir in 1 tbsp. light sauce, 1 tbsp. white sugar, and 1 tbsp. chicken essence, stir fry over medium heat, and tossing them all once or twice.
4. Give the cornstarch and water mixture a quick stir, then swirl into the wok, stirring to mix everything together.
5. Taste and season with salt if necessary, sprinkle with minced garlic, 1 tbsp. sesame oil, and 1 tbsp. rice vinegar, stir to mix well.
6. Turn off the heat, serve hot on a plate.
Nutritional information:
Servings per recipe: 2
Amount per serving:
| Protein: 1.9 g |
| Total fat: 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate: 8 g |
| Calories: 31 kcal |
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