Goya Champuru (Bitter Melon Stir Fry) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Japanese Recipes. (Goya Champuru (Bitter Melon Stir Fry) Recipe). This is a traditional Okinawan dish with Asian bitter melon. I was introduced to it during my time there. I've combined a few different recipes into this one here. You can also add Spam®; it's pretty popular on Okinawa. Please note that the bitter melon has a very different taste, but its very good once you get used to it. It's also ridiculously healthy.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Goya Champuru (Bitter Melon Stir Fry) Recipe

Ingredients

2 Asian bitter melon (goya)

kosher salt as needed

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 (1 pound) pork loin

cut into pieces

1 pinch garlic salt

or to taste

1 pinch garlic pepper

or to taste

2 eggs

1 tablespoon soy sauce

or to taste

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cut tips off melons with a sharp knife; cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out white interior and seeds with a spoon. Rinse the melon and cut into very small pieces. Place in a bowl and generously add kosher salt mixing until melon is completely covered. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine 3 to 4 hours.

Step 2

Rinse melon to remove excess salt. Place into a pot and cover with room temperature or cool water; cover and bring to a boil. Cook until melon has softened slightly about 1 minute. Remove from heat; drain the melon.

Step 3

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; season with garlic salt and garlic pepper. Stir-fry just until the pink on the surface of the pork disappears 3 to 4 minutes. Add melon and stir fry until soft about 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium. Push pork mixture to the edges of the skillet with a spatula. Crack eggs into the center of the skillet; scramble until firm 3 to 5 minutes. Stir contents of the skillet together until combined. Season with soy sauce.

Nutritional Information

Goya Champuru (Bitter Melon Stir Fry) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 258.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24g 48%

Carbohydrates: 4.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 147.5mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 524.3IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 95.7mg 160%

Folate: 13mcg 3%

Calcium: 26.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 23.7mg 9%

Potassium: 329.2mg 9%

Sodium: 539.5mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 141.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.