Goya Chanpuru (Stir-fried Bitter Melon)
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An exquisite Goya Chanpuru where rubbing the bitter melon with salt and sugar mellows the bitterness, while pork belly adds savory flavor and an oyster sauce-based seasoning provides depth. By adding the egg in two stages, you can enjoy a fluffy, perfectly soft-cooked texture.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Remove seeds and pith from bitter melon, slice thinly, and rub with salt and sugar → Drain firm tofu using a microwave, mix the seasoning sauce, and beat the eggs → Stir-fry pork and tofu separately in a pan until browned → Stir-fry the bitter melon, return the pork and tofu to the pan, and coat with the sauce → Add beaten eggs in two stages until soft-cooked, then sprinkle with bonito flakes and black pepper
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Remove seeds and pith from bitter melon, slice thinly, and rub with salt and sugar → Drain firm tofu using a microwave, mix the seasoning sauce, and beat the eggs → Stir-fry pork and tofu separately in a pan until browned → Stir-fry the bitter melon, return the pork and tofu to the pan, and coat with the sauce → Add beaten eggs in two stages until soft-cooked, then sprinkle with bonito flakes and black pepper
Introduction
An exquisite Goya Chanpuru where rubbing the bitter melon with salt and sugar mellows the bitterness, while pork belly adds savory flavor and an oyster sauce-based seasoning provides depth. By adding the egg in two stages, you can enjoy a fluffy, perfectly soft-cooked texture.
Step 1
Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and pith thoroughly with a spoon, and slice thinly.
Step 2
Place the sliced bitter melon in a bowl, add salt and sugar, and rub well by hand.
Step 3
Wrap the firm tofu in paper towels, microwave to drain excess water, and cut into bite-sized pieces using a spoon or knife.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sake, chicken bouillon, and black pepper to make the sauce. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
Step 5
Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and quickly stir-fry the pork belly slices until cooked through (be careful not to overcook).
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 Rubbing the bitter melon with both salt and sugar softens the bitterness, making it easier to eat.
⚠️ Drain the firm tofu in the microwave beforehand so it stays firm during stir-frying and doesn't water down the flavor.
🍳 Be careful not to overcook the pork, as it can become tough; the key is to cook it quickly.
✨ Adding the beaten egg in two stages allows some to fully coat the ingredients while the rest remains fluffy and soft.
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