Bitter Melon Stuffed with Eggs – A Simple Yet Unique Dish

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Bitter Melon Stuffed with Eggs – A Simple Yet Unique Dish

Bitter melon stuffed with eggs is a simple yet nutritious dish. The slight bitterness of the melon balances perfectly with the richness of eggs, making it a great choice to diversify your daily meals.
Ingredients:

2 bitter melons
3 chicken or duck eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp seasoning powder
1 tbsp cooking oil
Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the bitter melon:
Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and inner pulp using a spoon.
Rinse thoroughly. You can blanch it in hot water for a few seconds to reduce the bitterness (optional).

Prepare the eggs:
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, pepper, and seasoning powder, then whisk well.
Optionally, add chopped green onions for extra flavor.

Stuff the bitter melon:
Place the bitter melon halves on a pan and slowly pour the egg mixture into the hollowed-out centers.
To prevent the eggs from overflowing, you can pan-fry the bitter melon for 1-2 minutes before adding the eggs.

Pan-fry the stuffed bitter melon:
Heat oil in a pan, keep the heat low, and cover with a lid.
Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the eggs are fully set.

Serve and enjoy:
Slice the stuffed bitter melon into bite-sized pieces and serve.
You can dip it in fish sauce or chili sauce to enhance the flavor.

Tips:

✔ For a crispy texture, deep-fry instead of pan-frying.
✔ For a healthier option, steam instead of frying.
✔ You can mix eggs with ground meat for a richer filling.