Bitter Melon with Egg

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 1: Halve a bitter melon lengthways and scrape out the white pith thoroughly with a spoon — that pith is the bitterest part.

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 2: Slice thinly on the diagonal into 3mm pieces, toss with 5g salt and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the bitter juice and rinse once.

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 3: Beat 3 eggs with 2g salt.

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 4: Heat 20ml oil until medium-hot, pour in the egg and scramble into large curds, then lift out.

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 5: Add another 10ml oil and stir-fry the bitter melon over high heat for 2 minutes until it deepens in colour.

Bitter Melon with Egg | Step 6: Return the egg, add 2g salt and toss for 30 seconds.