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Japanese home cooking · Japan

Garlic and Sesame Okinawan-Style Goya Champuru

Amplifies the garlic and sesame oil notes with a nutty, savory depth.

27 minutes2 servings
Garlic and Sesame Okinawan-Style Goya Champuru
Photo: pelican from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. When sautéing garlic, add an extra clove and stir for 1 minute. 1: After adding soy sauce, drizzle in extra sesame oil.
  2. Blanch bitter melon in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
  3. Sauté garlic and pork until cooked through.
  4. Beat eggs and add to the pan, scrambling until set.
  5. Add bitter melon, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions, then stir-fry until heated through.
  6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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