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Bitter Melon & Eggs

Name: Bitter Melon & Eggs
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 250 g bitter melon; 3 pieces eggs; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil, divided; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 pieces garlic cloves, sliced

苦瓜炒蛋 · Kǔ guā chǎo dàn

Thin bitter melon slices and eggs make a distinctly bitter, savoury dish. Brief blanching softens the melon and moderates its bite.

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Prep12 min

Cook12 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Slice the melon
Wash and halve bitter melon lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and white pith, then slice about 2 mm thick.
02
Blanch
Boil slices 1–2 minutes, then drain thoroughly. Beat eggs separately.
03
Cook the eggs
Heat most of the oil over medium heat and scramble eggs until set. Move to a clean plate.
04
Combine
Add remaining oil, garlic and melon; stir 3–4 minutes until tender. Return eggs and salt, toss until the dish reaches 71°C.

A little kitchen wisdom

Blanching reduces some bitterness but does not make bitter melon taste like a sweet vegetable.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Bitter melon: Use zucchini for a mild egg stir-fry; it will not have the characteristic bitterness.

Cook safely

Cook egg dishes to 71°C / 160°F. For boiled eggs, the white and yolk should be firm.

FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗

Bitter Melon & Eggs

Let’s get cooking

Slice the melon

Blanch

Cook the eggs

Combine

A little kitchen wisdom

Can’t find an ingredient?

Cook safely

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