Delicious! Goya Chanpuru (Bitter Melon Stir-Fry)

Name: Delicious! Goya Chanpuru (Bitter Melon Stir-Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 about 20 to 25 cm long Bitter melon; 150 grams Pork; 200 grams Firm tofu; 2 Eggs; 1 packet Bonito flakes; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 and 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 tsp Dashi stock granules; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 Olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 tbsp Cake flour; 1 Salt, pepper

Servings: persons

1 about 20 to 25 cm long Bitter melon
150 grams Pork
200 grams Firm tofu
2 Eggs
1 packet Bonito flakes
1 tbsp Sake
1 and 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tsp Dashi stock granules
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 Olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp Cake flour
1 Salt, pepper

1
Slice the bitter melon, rub with salt, and soak in salted water for at least 10 minutes.
2
This reduces the bitterness.
3
Wrap the cut tofu in 3 to 4 layers of paper towels.
4
Microwave for about 1 minute at 600 W to get rid of the water.
5
Season the pork with salt and pepper, and coat in flour.
6
The meat will be tender that way.
7
Put olive oil in a pan and saute the tofu.
8
When the cubes are browned, remove from the pan.
9
Add sesame oil to the pan and stir fry the pork, then add the bitter melon and continue stir frying.
10
Put the tofu back in, and add the combined ingredients.
11
Swirl in the beaten egg, add the bonito flakes, mix everything together, and it's done.
12
Transfer to a serving plate.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 about 20 to 25 cm long Bitter melon, 150 grams Pork, 200 grams Firm tofu, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Delicious! Goya Chanpuru (Bitter Melon Stir-Fry) falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!