Chinese
Chinese - Stir fries and Mains
Bitter Melon with Beef
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1 bitter melon, halved and sliced
- • 250g beef, sliced thin against the grain
- • 1 tbsp cornflour
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp black bean garlic sauce
- • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Marinate the beef with cornflour, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine for 15 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Blanch the bitter melon slices in salted boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
3
Phase 3
Fry the beef in a hot wok with 1 tbsp oil until browned, then set aside.
4
Phase 4
Fry the garlic and black bean sauce, then add the bitter melon and oyster sauce.
5
Phase 5
Return the beef and toss together for 1 minute.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice.