OKINAWA STIR-FRIED BITTER MELON (GOYA CHANPURU)
Okinawa has many chanpuru recipes but Goya chanpuru is the representative of the chanpuru dish. This recipe has originated in the Okinawa region and is now widely popular in Japanese homes. Goya or bitter melon, is a tropical fruit that's why there's plenty of it in the Okinawa region which is relatively hot. Most kids are not a fan of this tropical fruit when they first eat it because of its bitter taste but there are ways to remove the bitterness. Goya is very healthy and has a lot of nutrients which can not be taken easily even if it undergoes heating during the cooking process.
Provided by Pearl Ishizaki
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the bitter melon along its length then use a spoon to take the white part with seeds found at the center. Slice the bitter melon thinly then soak it in water with 2 teaspoons of salt. The water should just be a moderate amount, just enough to cover the bitter melon. Soak for about 30 minutes then drain before using.
- Slice the onion thinly. Wash and drain the bean sprouts, then whisk two pieces of eggs in a bowl.
- Heat a pan using medium-high heat then add a tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the onions then stir and cook until it is soft.
- Add the thinly sliced pork then stir and cook until it has browned. Make sure to leave the pork at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking so that it will be cooked equally.
- When the pork is cooked through, add the drained bitter melon in the pan then continue to stir-fry. Cook until the bitter melon has softened.
- Add the bean sprouts then adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Stir fry for about a minute then pour over the whisked egg. Cook while stirring occasionally until the egg is slightly firm.
- Remove from heat then serve with some katsuoboshi on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 249, Sodium 2732.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 28.8
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Amogelang Leepile
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and the flavors were amazing! The goya was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Okinawan food.
Hamdard Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making goya chanpuru and it turned out great! The goya was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Tristan Shrewsbury
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of goya, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The goya was not as bitter as I thought it would be, and the other ingredients really complemented it well. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyo
Maria Dodzo
[email protected]This stir-fry was a great way to use up some of the goya I had in my fridge. The dish was easy to make and the goya was not as bitter as I thought it would be. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this di
Namale Fatumah
[email protected]I love goya chanpuru and this recipe did not disappoint! The goya was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra spice to mine, but that's just a personal preference. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who lo
Asim
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The goya was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Mohammed Ali
[email protected]This was my first time trying goya, and I was really impressed! The stir-fry was flavorful and delicious. I especially liked the combination of the goya, pork, and eggs. I will definitely be making this dish again.
T.K SAM
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a big fan of bitter melon, but I was pleasantly surprised! The goya was not as bitter as I thought it would be, and the other ingredients really complemented it well. I would definitely recommend
Huey Lewis
[email protected]My whole family enjoyed this stir-fry! The goya was perfectly cooked and not too bitter. The pork and eggs added a nice savory flavor. We will definitely be making this dish again.
Raju Mishra
[email protected]This Okinawan dish was a great way to try something new! The bitter melon had a unique flavor, but it was balanced out nicely by the other ingredients. I would definitely make this again.