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Okinawan-Style Goya Champuru

A stir-fry of bitter melon, egg, and pork with soy sauce and garlic.

20 minutes2 servings
Okinawan-Style Goya Champuru
Photo: pelican from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Blanch bitter melon in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
  2. Sauté garlic and pork until cooked through.
  3. Beat eggs and add to the pan, scrambling until set.
  4. Add bitter melon, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions, then stir-fry until heated through.
  5. 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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