Ingredients:
1 bitter melon
1/2 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tbsp black bean sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 inch ginger, minced
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the bitter melon:
Cut the bitter melon lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Slice the bitter melon into thin pieces.
Sprinkle salt over the slices and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Rinse the bitter melon thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.
Prepare the beef:
Marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper for 15 minutes.
Stir-fry:
Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.
Add the beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove and set aside.
Add garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add the bitter melon and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the beef back to the wok.
Mix in the black bean sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce.
Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
Serve hot with rice.