White Bitter Melon with Eggs

Prep Time 準備時間 8 mins
Cook Time 烹調時間 10 mins
Total Time 總時間 18 mins
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Difficulty 難易等級: Beginner
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Description

Crisp white bitter melon and fluffy golden eggs make this simple Cantonese-style dish. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfect with steamed rice!

Ingredients
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 White Bitter Melon (200-300 g)
  • 3 Eggs
  • A pinch of salt
  • As needed Cooking oil
Steps
  1. 1
    Prepare the white bitter melon

    Wash the bitter melon. Cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white pith. Slice the white bitter melon thinly.

     

  2. 2
    Reduce the bitterness

    Sprinkle a little salt over the sliced bitter melon and gently massage it with your hands. Add water and let it sit for a few minutes.

  3. 3
    Blanch

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bitter melon and blanch briefly. Remove immediately.

     

  4. 4
    Cool in ice water

    Transfer the white bitter melon to ice water and let it cool briefly. This helps keep the bitter melon crisp.

     

  5. 5
    Squeeze dry

    Drain the bitter melon and gently squeeze out as much water as possible. This step is important for achieving the right texture.

     

  6. 6
    Dry-toast the bitter melon

    Heat a pan over medium heat. Do not add oil. Add the bitter melon and dry-toast it gently until excess moisture has evaporated. Remove and set aside.

  7. 7
    Cook the eggs and add the bitter melon

    Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add a little oil to the pan and pour in the beaten eggs.

    Once the eggs begin to set, arrange the white bitter melon over the surface of the eggs. Cook gently over medium-low heat.

    8. Flip and finish cooking
  8. 8

    Once the bottom of the eggs has set, carefully flip the eggs and bitter melon. Continue cooking until the eggs are fully cooked.

Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
  • Transfer the bitter melon to ice water immediately after blanching to help retain its crisp texture.
  • Squeezing out excess water is one of the most important steps.
  • Dry-toasting the bitter melon without oil helps remove excess moisture and keeps the finished dish dry and crisp.For a milder bitter flavor, slice the bitter melon thinly and blanch it slightly longer.
  • Cook the eggs over medium-low heat for a softer, more tender texture.
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