Stuffed Bitter Melon

Ingrediencie

STUFFED BITTER MELON (釀苦瓜) RECIPE

1 lb of bitter melon (~2 pcs)

FILLING

8 oz of pork belly

3 of of shrimp

1/2 tbsp of soy sauce

1 tbsp of oyster sauce

1/4 tsp of salt

1/4 tsp of white pepper

1 tbsp of shaoxing wine

1 tbsp of cornstarch

2 tbsp of water

BOILING

Water, as needed

1/2 tsp of baking powder

SAUCE

3 slices of ginger (shredded)

1 tsp of minced garlic

2 tsp of fermented black bean

1 tbsp of oyster sauce

1/2 tbsp of soy sauce

2 tsp of sugar

1 tbsp of wine

3 cups of water

1 tbsp of cornstarch slurry

2 stalks of scallions