Goya Champuru (Stir-fried Bitter melon with Pork and Tofu)
- 1/4 pound belly pork
- 2 medium-sized bitter melon
- 1/2 block (20 ounce size) firm tofu, drained
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
Goya Champuru (Stir-fried Bitter melon with Pork and Tofu)
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on March 25, 2009.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, cover pork with just enough water to cover pork, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until pork is tender and can be easily pierced.
- Cool, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- Cut bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove seeds, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Rinse and drain well.
- Slice into 1/4-inch wide slices.
- Heat oil in skillet to medium-high, add pork and fry until lightly browned.
- Break tofu into pieces and stir-fry until browned.
- Add bitter melon, increase heat, and season with salt.
- Cook for 1 minute or until cooked to desired doneness.
Makes 3 servings.
