Stuffed Bitter Melon With Pork Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 cut 2 bitter melons in half lengthwise. Use a spoon and scoop out the seeds.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a bowl add 1 lb ground pork, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp chicken soup base, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch and mix all the ingredients well to ensure that there are no lumps of cornstarch.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 crack 1 egg into the bowl and mix well with the seasoned ground pork.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 fill each half of the bitter melon with the ground pork mixture. Place the stuffed melon halves in a bowl 2 pieces at a time.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 fill a pan half full with water and bring it to a boil.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 place the bowl in the pan and cover the pan. Steam for 20 minutes. Check that the pork is cooked through. Turn off the heat.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 serve hot.