Bitter Melon and Somen Noodle Okinawan Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Bitter Melon and Somen Noodle Okinawan Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Bitter melon; 1 1/2 servings Cooked somen noodles; 1 block Tofu; 50 grams Thinly sliced pork; 1 clove Garlic; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons Dashi soy sauce or normal soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 6 grams Bonito flakes; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (I use olive oil); 1 as much (to taste) Sesame seed oil (at the end)

Servings: persons

1/2 Bitter melon
1 1/2 servings Cooked somen noodles
1 block Tofu
50 grams Thinly sliced pork
1 clove Garlic
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons Dashi soy sauce or normal soy sauce
1 tsp Sugar
1 pinch Salt
6 grams Bonito flakes
1 tbsp Vegetable oil (I use olive oil)
1 as much (to taste) Sesame seed oil (at the end)

1
Put tofu in a sieve to remove excess water for about 30 minutes.
2
Thinly slice the garlic.
3
Scoop out the inside of the bitter melon with a spoon and slice into 2-3 mm thick.
4
Cut the pork into small pieces.
5
Take out chilled somen noodles, rinse quickly with water and drain water well with a sieve (clumped noodles are difficult to stir fry).
6
In a frying pan, heat the oil and garlic and add the pork once the garlic is fragrant.
7
When pork is almost cooked, add the sliced bitter melon and stir fry.
8
Crumble tofu by hand, mix lightly, and season with soy sauce and sugar.
9
Continue stir frying.
10
Add somen noodles, mix well, and taste.
11
Add salt if necessary.
12
Sprinkle bonito flakes, toss, and add sesame seed oil for fragrance.
13
Turn off heat.

372

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Bitter melon, 1 1/2 servings Cooked somen noodles, 1 block Tofu, 50 grams Thinly sliced pork, and more.

Yes, Bitter Melon and Somen Noodle Okinawan Stir Fry falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bitter Melon and Somen Noodle Okinawan Stir Fry

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