Taiwanese

Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Minced Pork and Black Bean Sauce

Name: Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Minced Pork and Black Bean Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 2 bitter melons, sliced; 8 oz minced pork; 2 tbsp black bean sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt

A traditional stir-fry of bitter melon with savory minced pork and black bean sauce.

20 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic and pork, cook until browned.
Add bitter melon, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Mix black bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, water, and salt in a bowl.
Pour sauce into wok, stir until thickened and evenly coated.
Cook for 2 more minutes until flavors meld.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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