Prep 8 min·Cook 8 min

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   Step 1.

   Halve the bitter melon lengthways and scrape out the seeds and all the white pith with a teaspoon. Slice on the diagonal about 3 mm thick.

   1 Bitter melon

   Wok-chan's tip鑊仔貼士

   The white pith is the most bitter part; scrape until you see only green flesh.
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   Step 2.

   Bring a pan of water to the boil with half the sugar. Blanch the slices for 1 minute, drain well and shake dry.

   1 Bitter melon1 tsp Sugar

   1 minBoil / blanch
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   Step 3.

   Beat the eggs with the light soy, sesame oil and ¼ tsp of the salt.

   4 Eggs1 tsp Light soy sauce½ tsp Sesame oil¾ tsp Salt

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   Step 4.

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok over high heat. Fry the garlic (and black beans, if using) for 20 seconds, add the bitter melon, the remaining salt and sugar, and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes. Tip out.

   3 tbsp Cooking oil2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped1 tsp Fermented black beans, rinsed and crushed1 Bitter melon¾ tsp Salt1 tsp Sugar

   Stir-fry
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   Step 5.

   Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil. Pour in the eggs, let the edges set for a few seconds, then return the bitter melon and fold gently until the eggs are just set.

   3 tbsp Cooking oil4 Eggs1 Bitter melon

   Stir-fry
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   Step 6.

   Serve straight away with rice.

   4 Eggs1 Bitter melon