Braised Bitter Melon Stuff With Minced Fish Recipe

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   Soak fermented black beans.

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   Shell and devein shrimp.

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   Mince or possibly grind together with fish.

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   Add in egg white and salt and knead well to blend thoroughly.

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   Slice each bitter melon crosswise in 4 thick sections.

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   Scoop out pulp and throw away.

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    Stuff fish mix into pulp cavity, making a mound at the top.

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    Mince garlic and mash together with soaked black beans.

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    Heat oil.

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    Add in bitter melon sections, mound-side down, and brown fish lightly.

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    Remove from pan.

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    Add in garlic-black bean mix and stir-fry about 1 minute.

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    Then stir in stock, salt and sugar.

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    Return bitter melon sections and bring to a boil.

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    Then simmer, covered, 20 min.

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    7.

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    Remove bitter melon to a hot serving platter, leaving liquids in pan.

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    Blend cornstarch and cool water to a paste; then stir in to thicken.

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    Pour sauce over bitter melon and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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