Braised Bitter Melon Stuff With Minced Fish Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Fermented black beans
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 lb Fish fillets
- 1 x Egg white
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 lb Bitter melon
- 1/2 x Clove garlic
- 3 Tbsp. Oil
- 1 1/2 c. Stock
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. Water
Directions
- 1. Soak fermented black beans.
- 2. Shell and devein shrimp. Mince or possibly grind together with fish. Add in egg white and salt and knead well to blend thoroughly.
- 3. Slice each bitter melon crosswise in 4 thick sections. Scoop out pulp and throw away. Stuff fish mix into pulp cavity, making a mound at the top.
- 4. Mince garlic and mash together with soaked black beans.
- 5. Heat oil. Add in bitter melon sections, mound-side down, and brown fish lightly. Remove from pan.
- 6. Add in garlic-black bean mix and stir-fry about 1 minute. Then stir in stock, salt and sugar. Return bitter melon sections and bring to a boil.
- Then simmer, covered, 20 min.
- 7. Remove bitter melon to a hot serving platter, leaving liquids in pan.
- Blend cornstarch and cool water to a paste; then stir in to thicken. Pour sauce over bitter melon and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 169g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 170 | |
| Calories from Fat 67 | 39% |
| Total Fat 7.55g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 0.89g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.13g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium 322mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 1.76g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.26g | 0% |
| Protein 22.25g | 36% |
