fried beef with bitter gourd

How to Cook Bitter Melon with Beef: A Step-by-Step Guide

Bitter melon with beef is a nutritious and flavorful dish, balancing the vegetable’s unique bitterness with tender, savory beef. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: 300g beef (sliced thin), 1 medium bitter melon (sliced and deseeded), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp cooking oil.

Steps:

1. Prepare the bitter melon: Soak sliced bitter melon in salted water for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness, then rinse and drain.

2. Marinate the beef: Toss beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, and 1 tsp oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

3. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef for 1-2 minutes until browned; set aside. In the same wok, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add bitter melon. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

4. Combine: Return beef to the wok. Add a pinch of salt, stir well, and cook for 1 more minute. Serve hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, blanch bitter melon in boiling water before stir-frying. Adjust seasoning to your taste. Enjoy this healthy, delicious meal!