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Stir-fried pork belly with bitter melon slices

How to make stir-fried pork belly with bitter melon slices (with pictures and 10 steps): Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half, remove the seeds and pith, and thaw the pork belly beforehand.

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Stir-fried pork belly with bitter melon slices
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half, remove the seeds and pith, and thaw the pork belly in advance.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Slice the bitter melon diagonally with a knife.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Remove the skin from the pork belly and slice it. Chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Arrange the bitter melon on a plate and set aside.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Heat some oil in a wok, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until the oil is rendered.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Add Sichuan peppercorns, dried chilies, scallions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Add the bitter melon.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Add cooking wine and light soy sauce, stir-fry evenly.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Add a suitable amount of salt and chicken bouillon, stir-fry evenly, and it's ready to serve.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Finished product image

    Step 10

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv