Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Pork
Bitter melon clears heat, detoxifies, supports skin health, helps regulate blood sugar, and nourishes the blood and liver—a wonderful ingredient. Once an acquired taste, it has become a true favorite.
Ingredients
Bitter melon
1 (whole)
Pork belly
50 g
Dried chili peppers
5
Ginger
5 g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the inner pith and seeds, then slice diagonally into thin pieces;
2
Step 2
Place into a bowl and add one spoonful of salt;
3
Step 3
Mix vigorously by hand and marinate for a few moments;
4
Step 4
Slice the pork belly, and chop the ginger and dried chili peppers;
5
Step 5
Rub the bitter melon firmly under running water, squeeze out the excess moisture, and set aside;
6
Step 6
Heat oil in a wok, add the pork slices and ginger strips, and stir-fry;
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Step 7
Add one spoonful of cooking wine and a little light soy sauce, and continue to stir-fry;
8
Step 8
Once the moisture has cooked off, add the chili peppers and bitter melon, and continue stir-frying for about 3 minutes;
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Step 9
Add an appropriate amount of salt, toss to combine evenly, then serve.
