Bitter Melon & Wood Ear Stirfry

 



  • bitter melon 1
  • dried wood ear 10g
  • red chili pepper 1
  • egg 2
  • garlic 2
  • oyster sauce 1tbsp (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
  • light soy sauce 1tbsp
  • cornstarch 1tsp

1.Prepare the ingredients - Soak dried wood ear in water for about 2 hours till it turns soft, change water several times; bitter melon seeded then cut into about 0.5cm thick slice; chili pepper seeded, and sliced into bite size; eggs whisked and seasoned with a nip of salt, scrambled; garlic sliced; prepare the cornstarch slurry with 1tsp of cornstarch, 1tbsp of oyster sauce and light soy sauce, and 1/2cup of water;

2.Blanching - bring a pot of water to boil and season with a pinch of salt, blanch bitter melon quickly, for about 1 minute till they turn bright green; blanch wood ear for at least 5 minutes; drained;

3.Stir-fry – heat 2tbsp of oil in hot wok, stir-fry the garlic till fragrant; transfer the bitter melon, wood ear and chili pepper in the wok, in high heat, toss and flip the wok, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes; put in the scrambled egg; mix the cornstarch slurry before sprinkling over the ingredients, toss and stir-fry for a few seconds.


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