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Bitter Pepper Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful stir fry dish that combines bitter and sweet notes from the pepper and velvety sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons velvety saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 medium bitter melonpeeled and sliced
- ●1 large bell pepperany color, sliced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece gingergrated
- ●1 tablespoon soy sauceoptional
- ●1 tablespoon sesame oilfor serving
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced bell pepper and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced bitter melon and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly tender.
- 5
Pour in the velvety sauce and stir to coat the vegetables.
- 6
Add the soy sauce (if using) and stir-fry for another minute.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the stir fry hot, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions (if desired).
- 9
Optional: Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a filling meal.