Goya Champuru (Favorite Bitter Melon Recipe)

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This dish will make convert you into a bitter melon lover! It's healthy, flavourful, and a perfect light dinner meal idea.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

1 bitter melon
1 tsp salt for removing bitterness (will be rinsed)
2-3 slices bacon
2 eggs
454 g medium firm tofu (1 package) - I use Sunrise brand
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup dashi (fish stock) or chicken/vegetable broth
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
Sprinkle bonito flakes thin dried skipjack tuna flakes (can be found at most Japanese supermarkets)

First, cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise and remove all of the seeds with a spoon.
Sprinkle on salt and wait about 5-10 minutes. Rinse the bitter melon well wth water and drain or pat down with paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Cut your bacon into thin strips.
Beat your eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
Remove your tofu from the package and gently pat down with a paper towel to remove all the moisture on the surface.
In a large non-stick frying pan, add in your bacon. Stir fry until most of the oil has been released and bacon is golden brown. Remove bacon pieces and set aside.
Gently rip tofu into medium to large pieces and cook them in the bacon fat until golden brown on all sides.
Then, add in your bitter melon and toss with bacon for 30 seconds.
Finally, make a well in the middle of the pan and add in your beaten eggs.

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