A delicious Quick Home-Style Bitter Melon with Beef recipe.
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Quick Home-Style Bitter Melon with Beef
Other★ Easy32min
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Quick Home-Style Bitter Melon with Beef
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| beef | 500g | ||
| bitter melon | 1 | ||
| cornstarch | 1 tbsp | ||
| soy sauce | a dash | ||
| oyster sauce | 1 tbsp | ||
| salt | ½ tbsp | ||
| MSG | ½ tbsp | ||
| ginger | ½ piece | ||
| garlic | ½ head | ||
| peanut oil | as needed |
Cooking StepsHow to cook Quick Home-Style Bitter Melon with Beef step by step
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Step 1 Detail
Prep: 1. Slice the beef, mix with cornstarch, a little oyster sauce, and peanut oil to marinate. 2. Cut the bitter melon on a diagonal into slices. 3. Cut the ginger into julienne strips. 4. Mince the garlic.
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Step 2 Detail
Heat the wok, then add cold oil. Toss in the ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add a splash more oil to bring the temperature down, then add the beef and stir-fry until about 60–70% done. Remove and set aside.
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Step 3 Detail
In the same wok with the residual beef oil, add a little more oil. Sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add the bitter melon and stir-fry. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until about 60% done.
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Step 4 Detail
Return the beef to the wok. Add oyster sauce, drizzle soy sauce around the edge of the wok, and season with MSG and salt. Stir-fry everything together until the beef is no longer pink — be careful not to overcook it. Serve immediately.
