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Garlic Stir-Fried Three Treasures
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15 MIN
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About This Recipe
This savory stir-fry combines bitter melon, beans, and eggplant for a bold and flavorful dish that’s both nutritious and delicious. The bitter melon is expertly prepared to reduce its bitterness, while the fermented bean paste and garlic add a rich umami depth. Quick stir-frying locks in the vibrant textures of the vegetables, enhanced by a savory blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect as a hearty side or a light main, this dish brings a satisfying balance of earthy, tangy, and slightly bitter notes—a must-try for lovers of authentic, veggie-packed meals!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- bitter melon 200g
- beans 200g
- eggplant 250g
The aromatics
- garlic 3 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
- fermented bean paste 2 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients: bitter melon, beans, eggplant, garlic, fermented bean paste.
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Step 2
Wash the bitter melon, cut it into segments and then cut them in half, and remove the pulp.
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Step 3
Wash the eggplant and cut it into segments, then cut it into strips.
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Step 4
Put the bitter melon and eggplant into a large basin, sprinkle some salt, and squeeze out the bitter taste with your hands, then rinse with clean water and drain.
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Step 5
Wash the beans and cut them into segments.
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Step 6
Peel and chop the garlic, wash and chop the fermented bean paste.
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Step 7
Heat the wok, add an appropriate amount of oil, and stir-fry the fermented bean paste and garlic until fragrant.
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Step 8
Add the beans and stir-fry for a moment.
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Step 9
Pour in the eggplant and bitter melon and continue to stir-fry until they are soft.
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Step 10
Add oyster sauce.
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Step 11
Add soy sauce.
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Step 12
Finally, add salt and chicken powder, and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 13
The dish is ready.
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