Goya Chanpuru (Stir-fried Bitter Melon)
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A classic summer staple dish where proper prep work milds the bitterness. The combination of savory bitter melon, pork belly, firm tofu, and fluffy eggs creates a delicious harmony that goes perfectly with rice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Wrap the tofu in paper towels with a weight on top to drain for 10 minutes; remove seeds and pith from the bitter melon with a spoon, slice into 5mm pieces, toss with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. → Cut pork into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper, beat the eggs, mix the seasonings (soy sauce, mirin, sake), and microwave the bonito flakes for 1 minute before crumbling into powder. → Heat sesame oil in a pan, stir-fry the crumbled tofu and then the pork separately, remove from pan, then stir-fry the bitter melon with salt and pepper. → Return the tofu and pork to the pan, add the seasoning mixture, powdered bonito, and beaten eggs in order, and quickly stir-fry everything together.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Wrap the tofu in paper towels with a weight on top to drain for 10 minutes; remove seeds and pith from the bitter melon with a spoon, slice into 5mm pieces, toss with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. → Cut pork into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper, beat the eggs, mix the seasonings (soy sauce, mirin, sake), and microwave the bonito flakes for 1 minute before crumbling into powder. → Heat sesame oil in a pan, stir-fry the crumbled tofu and then the pork separately, remove from pan, then stir-fry the bitter melon with salt and pepper. → Return the tofu and pork to the pan, add the seasoning mixture, powdered bonito, and beaten eggs in order, and quickly stir-fry everything together.
Introduction
A classic summer staple dish where proper prep work milds the bitterness. The combination of savory bitter melon, pork belly, firm tofu, and fluffy eggs creates a delicious harmony that goes perfectly with rice.
Step 1
Wrap the firm tofu in paper towels, place a plate on top, and add a weight (like a water-filled bottle) to drain for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Trim both ends of the bitter melon and cut in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to cleanly remove the seeds and pith, then slice into 5mm pieces. Put in a bowl, add 1/2 tsp salt, rub it in, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and rub gently to season.
Step 4
Crack 1 egg into a bowl and beat well until the whites are fully incorporated.
Step 5
In a separate container, mix 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp sake to create the seasoning sauce.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 Use 'firm tofu' (momen tofu) only, as silken tofu will fall apart easily. Draining the excess water well prevents the final dish from becoming watery.
⚠️ To significantly reduce the bitterness and harsh taste of the bitter melon, rub it with salt, let it sit for 5 minutes, rinse quickly, and wipe away all moisture.
🍳 Stir-fry the tofu and pork belly separately and remove them from the pan first to ensure optimal heat control and texture for each ingredient. The key is not to touch the tofu too much until it develops a golden crust.
💡 Heating bonito flakes in the microwave removes moisture; crumbling them into a powder allows the seasonings to absorb better and ensures the flavor is evenly distributed throughout the Goya Chanpuru.
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