#Bitter Melon Stuffed with Eggs #cook<br />Bitter Melon Stuffed with Eggs – A Simple Yet Unique Dish<br /><br />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.<br />Ingredients:<br /><br /> 2 bitter melons<br /> 3 chicken or duck eggs<br /> 1/2 tsp salt<br /> 1/2 tsp black pepper<br /> 1/2 tsp seasoning powder<br /> 1 tbsp cooking oil<br /> Chopped green onions (optional)<br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br /> Prepare the bitter melon:<br /> Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and inner pulp using a spoon.<br /> Rinse thoroughly. You can blanch it in hot water for a few seconds to reduce the bitterness (optional).<br /><br /> Prepare the eggs:<br /> Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, pepper, and seasoning powder, then whisk well.<br /> Optionally, add chopped green onions for extra flavor.<br /><br /> Stuff the bitter melon:<br /> Place the bitter melon halves on a pan and slowly pour the egg mixture into the hollowed-out centers.<br /> To prevent the eggs from overflowing, you can pan-fry the bitter melon for 1-2 minutes before adding the eggs.<br /><br /> Pan-fry the stuffed bitter melon:<br /> Heat oil in a pan, keep the heat low, and cover with a lid.<br /> Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the eggs are fully set.<br /><br /> Serve and enjoy:<br /> Slice the stuffed bitter melon into bite-sized pieces and serve.<br /> You can dip it in fish sauce or chili sauce to enhance the flavor.<br /><br />Tips:<br /><br />✔ For a crispy texture, deep-fry instead of pan-frying.<br />✔ For a healthier option, steam instead of frying.<br />✔ You can mix eggs with ground meat for a richer filling.
