Ingredients
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ice cubes
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1 bitter melon, seeded and sliced
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2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
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2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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6 ounces beef, sliced
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 teaspoon oil
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½ onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon black bean sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
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¾ cup water
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1 teaspoon water
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salt to taste
Directions
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Fill a large bowl with ice; add enough salted water to make an ice bath. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add bitter melon and cook uncovered until tender yet firm, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice bath; allow to sit until bitterness is extracted, about 1 hour. Drain.
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Whisk 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and baking soda together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add beef and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Heat wok or a large skillet on high until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add beef to wok in a single layer; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a plate. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in wok. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in bitter melon; cook until combined, about 1 minute.
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Stir black bean sauce into melon mixture, then stir in oyster sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and sugar. Pour in 3/4 cup water; cover and let simmer until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water together; stir in until sauce thickened.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 141 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 141 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 340mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 8g | 17% |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 158mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
