Spicy Stir-Fried Bitter Melon
A quick and classic Chinese side dish featuring crisp bitter melon tossed in a savory, fiery sauce.
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A beloved staple in Chinese home cooking, this dish transforms the distinctly sharp bitter melon into a highly satisfying vegetable side. Flash-fried to preserve its satisfying crunch, the melon's natural bitterness is beautifully mellowed and balanced by a bold, savory, and fiery kick. It is a perfect, vibrant accompaniment to any rich main course.
Ingredients
Pointed pepper
Appropriate amount
Bitter melon
Appropriate amount
Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Sauce
Appropriate amount
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Step 2
Remove the seeds from the bitter melon, wash and slice it. Wash and slice the hot peppers.
3
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan and add the hot peppers.
4
Step 4
Stir-fry until fragrant.
5
Step 5
Then add the bitter melon.
6
Step 6
Stir-fry until the bitter melon is fully cooked.
7
Step 7
Pour in the Lao Gan Ma chili sauce.
8
Step 8
Stir-fry evenly and it is ready to serve.
