Goya chanpuru (bittermelon with tofu)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsBittermelon
1teaspoonSalt
10½ounceFirm tofu; well drained
4tablespoonsSalad oil
can(12 oz size) corned beef
2Eggs
1dashPepper

Directions

Cut bittermelon into lengthwise halves, remove seeds. Cut halves into thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and rub salt into bittermelon; let stand 10 minutes. Rinse bittermelon with cold water, drain, and blot dry with clean cloth. Break tofu in bite- sized pieces, blot dry with clean cloth. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Fry tofu until lightly brown; remove from skillet and set aside. Wipe skillet and heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil, cook bittermelon until almost done. Stir in corned beef, tofu, eggs, and pepper. Cover, turn off heat and let stand for 1 minute. Makes 6 servings.

Demonstrated by BEA SHIMABUKURO of Hui Makaala OKINAWAN RECIPES - SEPTEMBER 1995 Reprinted with permission from: The Electric Kitchen & Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.

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