Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Bitter melon is a familiar ingredient in family meals, with various cooking methods from stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes to soups. Today, let’s showcase our skills in the kitchen by making a unique dish of steamed bitter melon with egg and oyster sauce to enrich your family meal.
Ingredients for Steamed Bitter Melon with Egg and Oyster Sauce For 4 people
Bitter melon 2 pieces Chicken eggs 4 eggs Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Minced shallots 2 teaspoons Spring onions 2 stalks Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good bitter melon (bitter gourd)
- Good bitter melons are those with tiny veins; such fruits are usually still young and not overripe.
- If you can hold them, you should choose firm, solid fruits that are not too soft.
- Avoid choosing bitter melons with scratched, bruised skins or those that have a slightly yellowish color.
How to choose fresh, non-runny eggs
- You should choose eggs with a slightly rough shell, where you can feel many tiny dots on the surface when touched.
- Opt for eggs with a dark brown, uniform surface, without cracks or unusual black spots.
- Additionally, you can check the freshness of the eggs by shaking them; fresh eggs will not make any noise when shaken.
Tools for execution
Steaming set, knife, spoon, plate, bowl,…
How to prepare Bitter Melon with Egg in Oyster Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the bitter melon thoroughly, cut it in half and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds inside.
How to reduce the bitterness of bitter melon
- To reduce bitterness, soak the bitter melon in ice water or place it in a refrigerator at a low temperature for about 10 – 15 minutes.
- Alternatively, you can also reduce the bitterness by marinating with salt for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and continue with the dish preparation.
- Another method is to blanch the bitter melon in boiling water at a temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius, then remove and soak in cold water for about 1 minute.
See details: Effective and simple methods to reduce the bitterness of bitter melon
Break 4 chicken eggs in turn, separating the yolks and whites. Next, whisk the yolks well.
Chop off the wilted leaves and roots of the green onions, wash them clean, and then chop them finely.
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Steam the bitter melon with eggs
Place a steamer on the stove, carefully arrange the bitter melon in the steamer, then spoon the egg whites into the centers of 4 pieces of bitter melon, cover and steam for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, continue to pour the beaten egg yolks over the 4 pieces and steam for another 10 minutes.
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Make oyster sauce
While waiting for the bitter melon to steam, heat a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and shallots, stir until the garlic and shallots are golden and fragrant, then add 100ml of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Stir the sauce mixture well and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the sauce thickens slightly, adjust the seasoning to taste, and then add the chopped green onions and mix well. Turn off the heat.
After 10 minutes, the steamed bitter melon with egg is done, carefully transfer it to a plate to cool, then slice it diagonally for easier eating.
Finally, place it on a plate, drizzle the oyster sauce over the surface, and enjoy.
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Final Product
The stuffed bitter melon with egg and oyster sauce is incredibly appealing once completed, with visually appealing bitter melon, slightly firm on the outside, and soft and rich on the inside. The sauce is flavorful, fragrant with oyster sauce and green onion, making it a delightful addition to rice.
This steamed dish is sure to captivate your family members from the very first bite.
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With the basic instructions provided, I hope you will successfully prepare the stuffed bitter melon with egg and oyster sauce that is extremely appealing for your beloved family. Be sure to save the recipe quickly and share it so more friends can know!
*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Nguyễn Thanh Trúc.
