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Braised Bitter Melon with Preserved Mustard Greens — 梅乾菜燜苦瓜

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

苦瓜 Bitter melon
梅乾菜 Preserved mustard greens
鮮香菇 Fresh shiitake mushrooms
薑 Ginger
醬油 Soy sauce
素蠔油 Vegetarian oyster sauce
糖 Sugar
白胡椒粉 White pepper
黑豆豉 Black fermented soybeans
水 Water
食用油 Cooking oil

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
    Fry Aromatics
      Toast Mustard Greens
        Sear Bitter Melon
          Season and Braise
            Serve

              Notes

              To reduce bitterness, scrape the white pith more thoroughly. For extra umami, use dried shiitake mushroom soaking liquid instead of water.