Stir-Fried Bitter Melon and Eggplant with Miso

Name: Stir-Fried Bitter Melon and Eggplant with Miso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 inches bitter melon (bitter gourd or goya) (I use ½ of the Chinese variety that has pale green skin with smooth bumps); 2 Japanese eggplants (or 1 Chinese eggplant, which is typically longer); 1 inch ginger; 2 Tbsp neutral oil (divided; plus more, if needed); For the Seasonings:; 1 Tbsp miso; 1 Tbsp mirin; ½ Tbsp soy sauce; ½ Tbsp sake

Prep Time

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

15m

This stir-fried dish features bitter melon, eggplant, and miso for a savory and unique flavor combination. The bitterness of the melon is balanced by the savory miso and umami soy sauce. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.

Bitter Melon

Eggplant

Miso

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Ingredients

Servings: 2

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4 inches bitter melon (bitter gourd or goya) (I use ½ of the Chinese variety that has pale green skin with smooth bumps)

2 Japanese eggplants (or 1 Chinese eggplant, which is typically longer)

1 inch ginger

2 Tbsp neutral oil (divided; plus more, if needed)

For The Seasonings

1 Tbsp miso

1 Tbsp mirin

½ Tbsp soy sauce

½ Tbsp sake

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

189kcal

9%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

17g

0%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

700mg

35%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Stir-Fried Bitter Melon and Eggplant with Miso

Ingredients

For The Seasonings

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts