This Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef Stir Fry is a savory and unique dish that combines the bitterness of bitter melon with the richness of black bean sauce and tender beef. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 bitter melon, sliced and deseeded
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp black bean sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
- In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, and stir fry until fragrant.
- Add the marinated beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the bitter melon, black bean sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and beef broth. Cook until the bitter melon is tender.
- Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
- Enjoy your Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef Stir Fry!
Interesting Facts
Bitter melon is a popular vegetable in Asian cuisine known for its health benefits, such as helping with digestion and lowering blood sugar levels.
Black bean sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish, complementing the bitterness of the bitter melon.