Bitter Gourd and Egg Stir-Fry
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Bitter gourd (karela) stir-fried with fluffy eggs — a classic Chinese home dish that suits the Pakistani kitchen perfectly.
Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 medium bitter gourd (karela), thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil
Method
- Sprinkle the bitter gourd slices with salt, rest for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the water.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the bitter gourd and fry for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and cook gently, folding, until set.
- Season with soy sauce and white pepper. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)190 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)6 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Salting and squeezing the karela takes out most of its bitterness. Food safety: cook the eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg and soy (soy sauce). Substitute: use zucchini or cucumber if bitter gourd is too bitter for you. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.