STEAMED STUFFED BITTER MELON
My research indicates that this recipe originated with Chef Ken Hom. It was pubished in his excellent (out of print) book Chinese Technique, which deserves republication. It is one of my favorite things, and I always make it when I can find bitter melons. They are not always easy to find. Try it, you will like it.
Provided by Lloyd-Fred
Categories Melons
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- PREP:.
- Finely mince the water chestnuts.
- Trim the ends off the bitter melons ans slice into 1 inch slices.
- Using a small paring knife, carefully cut out the pulp and seeds in the center of each slive, leaving onlu the melon wall.
- Rub the inside of each slice with coating of cornstarch.
- METHOD:.
- the slices:.
- Combine all of the stuffing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix them thoroughly using freshly washed hands.
- Rub more starch into the inner surfce of each slice of bitter melon, then stuff the cavity of each slive with a generous spoonful of stuffing, enough to completely fill the cavity.
- As the slices are stuffed, arrange them on a plate and set the plate in a steamer with water coming within an inch of the plate Cover and steam for 20 minutes.
- Arrange hte coked slices on a serving plats, reserving the juices on the plate for the sauce.
- the sauce:.
- In a separate wok or pan, heat 2 T.
- peanut oil, add the garlic and black beans, then stir fry for a minute or two, then add the Shaoxing wine, chicken stock and salt.
- Add the reserved juices from the steaming of the melon slices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Thicken with the dissolved cornstarch and flavor eith sesame oil.
- Pur sauce over bitter melon and serve with white rice.
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Eliasa Njojo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was a good way to try something new.
bella Black
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.
Mb Ishmael
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the texture of bitter melon, but the flavor of this dish was still good.
Rabu Akhter
[email protected]I love how healthy this dish is. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.
sule segiru
[email protected]This dish is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
Mehedi Hasan Shad
[email protected]I accidentally overcooked the bitter melon and it was a bit mushy. I think it would have been better if I had cooked it for a shorter amount of time.
Lisa Ragan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bitter melon, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stuffing was flavorful and the bitterness of the melon was not overpowering.
Denyce Buck
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Rogelio
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The bitterness of the melon is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the filling.
Toukir Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Haris Sumalani
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook bitter melon and this recipe is definitely a keeper.
Md siraj uddin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.
Sanjib Bhujel
[email protected]The stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but the bitter melon itself was cooked perfectly.
Brooke Wheeler
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the unique flavor and I love how healthy it is.
Herman Trip
[email protected]I had a hard time finding bitter melon at my local grocery store, but it was worth the effort. This dish was delicious!
Pa Khi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste, but I think that's just the nature of bitter melon. The filling was tasty though.
Muwaguzi Reeqan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bitter melon, but this recipe changed my mind. The stuffing was flavorful and balanced out the bitterness of the melon.
Da Khapero Watan
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially enjoyed the crispy texture of the bitter melon.
Baber Gaffor
[email protected]This stuffed bitter melon dish was a hit at my dinner party! The unique flavor of the bitter melon was perfectly complemented by the savory filling.