
Tanya Collings

This recipe was shared with us by Terry Tsurue Combs. She learned to make it from Okinawan friends when stationed in Okinawa.
- 4 bitter melons
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 brick medium/firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dried bonita flakes
- Salt/pepper to taste
Cut bitter melon in half and scoop out seeds. Slice into 1/4" thick pieces. Soak in cold water for 3 minutes and drain well. Cut tofu into small cubes. Heat the oil in a wok. Add bitter melon to hot oil and stir fry until bitter melon is soft. Add salt/pepper to taste. Add tofu and cook a minute longer. Add eggs and scramble with the bitter melon mixture until egg is set. Move bitter melon mixture to one side of wok. Add soy sauce to uncovered side of wok. When soy sauce is bubbling, mix all ingredients. Add bonita flakes and stir. Serve with hot rice.
Our Recommended Picks
Leave a comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
1 comments
David Chow
Mama Chow after cutting the melon into 1/4 inches she wound blanched it in hot water for about two to three minutes and then throw into an ice bath. It will take less time to cook the melon. Also it helps take away some of the bitterness. Don’t forget to squeeze out the water, it will also take out some of the bitterness out of the melon. (She own several restaurants in her time.)
Further Reading
Easy 15-Minute Chickpea "Chicken" Salad
Written By Lara Wadsworth This is my vegetarian spin on the classic chicken salad sandwich. I grew up eating Chicken Salad with my grandmother and have always loved the dish. So, when health and financial circumstances prompted me to reduce my meat int...
Ashleigh Smith
2025-06-174 min read0Oi Muchim Korean Cucumber Salad
Ingredients 2 Cucumbers (sliced) Half a large Onion (thinly sliced) Chives (bochu) 1 tsp Salt Sauce Ingredients 2 Tbsp Gochugaru 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 1.5 cloves minced Garlic 1 Tbsp Korean Soy Sauce 1 tsp Fish Sauce 1/4 cup of Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp Go...
Ashleigh Smith
2025-05-071 min read0Dessert Fruit Pizza
When most people think of dessert pizza, they typically imagine a warm, bready crust with something resembling pie filling on top. Well this is not your typical fruit pizza. Instead, this sweet treat is cool and popping with the flavor of your favorite...
Ashleigh Smith
2025-03-102 min read0Fresh Greek Mediterranean Bowl Recipe
Written By Lara Wadsworth I absolutely love this recipe. I make it about once a week at home, no matter what time of year it is. It takes just a little prep ahead of time but comes together in 30 minutes or less at dinner time. I love it because it is ...
Ashleigh Smith
2025-02-033 min read0