Stuffed Bitter Melon

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lean pork
  • 1 tablespoon black beans, femented, mashed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 bitter melons, medium size

Instructions

  1. Mince pork and combine with remainder of ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Cut bitter melon in half, scoop out and discard seeds and white pulp in center, parboil for 3 minutes and drain.
  3. Heap meat mixture into each melon half.
  4. Arrange melon on a trivet in a heatproof baking dish which has 2 inches of boiling water at bottom.
  5. Cover tightly and bake for 30 -45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

369 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.4g 31% DV
Total Fat 8g 10% DV
Carbs 59.6g 22% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1865.3mg 81% DV
Potassium 808.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 15.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 22.2mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 75.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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