Sautéed Bitter Melon

Sautéed Bitter Melon

A quick and tasty Filipino dish that is usually served with rice.
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
4 10 mins 20 mins

Ingredients

Directions

1. Slice bitter melon then massage with salt. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cold water then drain.
2. Chop garlic, shallots, and tomatoes. Slice the chicken in cubes.
3. Sauté garlic, shallots, and tomatoes in a non-stick pan.
4. Adjust 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.
5. Season with fish sauce and black pepper.
6. Add the drained bitter melon and stir lightly. Cook for 2 minutes.
7. Beat the eggs in a bowl then add to the pan. Mix lightly until the egg is cooked. Turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition summary

There are 283 calories in 1 serving of Sautéed Bitter Melon.
Calorie split: 37% fat, 11% carbs, 51% protein.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
283
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
11.44g
15%
Saturated Fat
3.323g
17%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.218g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.406g
Cholesterol
240mg
80%
Sodium
1142mg
50%
Total Carbohydrate
7.78g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
5%
Sugars
2.26g
Protein
35.55g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
52mg
4%
Iron
2.1mg
12%
Potassium
497mg
11%
Vitamin A
110mcg
12%
Vitamin C
9.4mg
10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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