Sautéed Bitter Melon
A quick and tasty Filipino dish that is usually served with rice.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Type
- Main Dish, Lunch

Ingredients
Directions
- 1Slice bitter melon then massage with salt. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water then drain.
- 2Chop garlic, shallots, and tomatoes. Slice the chicken in cubes.
- 3Sauté garlic, shallots, and tomatoes in a non-stick pan.
- 4Adjust the heat to high then add chicken. When the chicken is almost cooked, add a splash of water to prevent it from drying and clumping.
- 5Season with fish sauce and black pepper.
- 6Add the drained bitter melon and stir lightly. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 7Beat the eggs in a bowl then add to the pan. Mix lightly until the egg is cooked. Turn off the heat and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (279 g)
Calories283
Total Fat11.4 g
Saturated Fat3.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol240 mg
Sodium1,142 mg
Total Carbohydrate7.8 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Sugars2.3 g
Protein35.5 g
- Potassium
- 497 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 102
- Protein
- 12.8 g
- Carbs
- 2.8 g
- Fat
- 4.1 g
283kcal
- Protein 51%
- Carbs 11%
- Fat 37%
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