How to Perfectly Cook Bitter Melon with Salted Vegetables and Soybeans Stewed with Pork Belly?

Q: What type of pork cut is used in this recipe?
A: Pork belly, known for its rich flavor and tenderness, is used in this recipe.

Q: How long should the dish be cooked for optimal flavor?
A: The dish should be stewed for 30 minutes to fully infuse the flavors and tenderize the pork.

Q: Can the bitterness of bitter melon be reduced in this recipe?
A: Yes, the cooking process and combination with other ingredients can help to mellow the bitterness of the bitter melon.

Bitter Melon, Salted Vegetable, and Soybean Stew with Pork Belly

Notes

Ingredients:

400g pork belly
1 small cup of soybeans
80g salted vegetables
1 medium spoonful of cooking wine
5 shiitake mushrooms
5 slices of ginger
8 cloves of garlic
15g vegetable oil
500g water

Instructions:

Prepare all ingredients.
Wash and soak shiitake mushrooms in water.
Rinse soybeans and salted vegetables in a strainer.
Slice soaked mushrooms, pork belly into 0.5cm slices, deseed and chop bitter melon, and slice salted vegetables, ginger, and garlic.
Heat oil in a pot and sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant.
Add mushroom slices and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add pork belly slices and fry until they release fat.
Stir in a spoonful of cooking wine and mix well.
Add salted vegetables and stir-fry until fragrant.
Pour 500ml of water into the pot.
Add all stir-fried ingredients into the pot, along with soybeans and bitter melon.
Cook on high heat then reduce to medium and stew for 30 minutes.
Dish is ready to serve.