Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. Fermented black beans
  • 1/2 lb Lean pork
  • 1/4 c. Chinese parsley
  • 2 x Scallion stalks
  • 1 x Clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce tb Oil
  • 2 tsp Cornstorch
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 dsh Pepper
  • 4 med Bitter melons
  • 4 Tbsp. Oil
  • 1/2 x Clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. Water

Method

  • 1.
  • Soak fermented black beans.
  • 2.
  • Mince pork, together with parsley, scallions and garlic.
  • Then blend well with soy sauce, oil, cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • 3.
  • Cut each bitter melon in 1-1/2 inch slices.
  • With a sharp knife, scoop out the spongy white pulp and seeds at the center of each slice.
  • 4.
  • Stuff pork mix into centers, letting meat bulge out slightly (it will shrink during cooking).
  • 5.
  • Heat remaining oil.
  • Brown bitter melon slices lightly on both sides; then remove from pan.
  • 6.
  • Mash soaked black beans; crush remaining garlic.
  • Add in to pan; add in water, and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • 7.
  • Return stuffed bitter melon and bring to a boil again.
  • Then simmer, covered, over medium heat, till done (about 20 min).