Stir Fry Bitter Melon
Bitter melon is not for everyone – but if you’ve acquired the taste and are looking for an easy tasty bitter melon recipe, check out this Stir Fry Bitter Melon with Dried Fish and Douchi recipe!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 bitter melons
- 2 tbsp dried anchovy
- 1 tsp fermented black beans aka douchi
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp Salt + Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
If you haven’t already sliced the bitter melons, this is a great time to do it. Cut it half way through length-wise first, then slice it 1/4-inch thick.
- 2
Place in a large mixing bowl with water and 1 tsp of salt and allow the bitter melon to soak for 15 minutes. This removes some of the bitterness. Drain bitter melons.
- 3
Heat cooking oil in a wok or skillet. Once it is hot, add dried anchovies and douchi.
- 4
Stir fry for about a minute as this will flavor the dish and heating it will bring that flavor out.
- 5
Add sliced bitter melon in to wok or skillet, and stir fry for about 5-10 minutes or until the bitter melon is tender to your liking.
- 6
Add salt to taste, and mix well, remove from heat and serve!