Hunan Egg and Bitter Gourd Stir-Fry
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A bold Hunan stir-fry of eggs with bitter gourd, garlic and chilli — a classic Chinese pairing of bitter and spicy flavours.
Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 bitter gourd (karela), halved, deseeded and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 green chilli, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp vinegar
Method
- Sprinkle the sliced bitter gourd with salt and rest for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the water.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Heat oil and scramble the eggs until just set, then remove.
- Fry the garlic and green chilli for 30 seconds.
- Add the bitter gourd and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Return the eggs, add soy sauce, sugar and vinegar, and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)200 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 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
Food safety: cook eggs until fully set. Allergens: egg, soy. Substitute: use capsicum instead of bitter gourd for a milder dish. Salting the karela first reduces its bitterness. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.