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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
When mentioning bitter melon, you will immediately think of its characteristic bitterness. And stir-fried bitter melon with eggs is really easy to make and definitely a dish you can’t miss. Into the kitchen to make this stir-fried dish with TasteVN!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Eggs For 2 people
Bitter melon 2 pieces Duck eggs 2 eggs (or chicken eggs) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasonings A little (Pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh bitter melon
- Choose bitter melons with an outer skin that is not scratched, not bruised, feels firm when held, not soft and has an even color.
- It is advisable to choose bitter melons with many tiny veins, as they are safer and less likely to have been treated with chemicals or fertilizers.
- Buy bitter melons at reputable supermarkets or stores with clear product origins to ensure health safety.
- Avoid buying bitter melons that are bruised, wilted, or turning yellow-orange, as these have been stored for too long and will not taste good when cooked.
How to choose fresh and delicious duck eggs
- Use your hand to feel the surface of the eggshell; if the surface is rough and slightly coarse, then it is a fresh duck egg. If the surface is smooth, the egg has been stored for quite some time.
- Hold the egg up to the light; you will see a small air cell, the yolk is round, seems to be immobile, and is balanced in the middle of the egg, with a color of orange or light pink, while the white is clear, then it is a new duck egg.
- Additionally, you can hold the egg and gently shake it close to your ear to listen. If you hear a sound, the egg has been stored for a long time; on the contrary, if there is no sound, it is a fresh duck egg.
How to cook Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Eggs
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Prepare the bitter melon
After buying bitter melon, use a knife to cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Then, cut it into thin slices and wash them clean and let them drain.
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Stir-fried bitter melon with eggs
Put a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, and add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the bitter melon and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until cooked evenly and soft.
Next, crack 2 duck eggs directly into the pan, stir evenly for 3 minutes until the eggs blend with the bitter melon.
Then, season with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate into the pan and quickly stir-fry for 1 minute to absorb the spices.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then sprinkle a little ground pepper for aroma, and it’s done.
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Final product
Stir-fried bitter melon with eggs has a light bitterness, wrapped in the rich flavor of the eggs, making this dish much more palatable, especially for those who do not usually eat this bitter fruit; now they can enjoy it!
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So in just a few minutes, you have a plate of stir-fried bitter melon with eggs, it’s very simple, isn’t it? I hope the above recipe helps you easily make this stir-fried dish. Wish you success!
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