豉汁苦瓜焖肉丁

Other than meat or poultry products, tis dish goes well with fried fish slices. Wow..... wondering when was the last time i ate the bittergourd stew with fried fish head. Oh nvm, KIV 1st. In the meantime i shall make do with lean meat. keke....
If you are feeling board with the normal plain & bland dishes everyday, try tis dish to spice up your life. I bet you can help urself to a 2nd serving of rice!

Ingredients;
350g lean meat
Cornflour
Some bittergourd, cut into 4cm length by 1.5cm thickness
1/2 tsp home-made sambal chili
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 chili padi, chopped
1/2 tsp preserved black beans (hiam see), chopped
1/2 tbsp low sodium bean paste, chopped
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp oyster sauce
1-2 tbsp stock or water
Oil for frying

Method;
-Prepare hot boiling water, add pinch of salt and 1-2 drops oil.
-Blanch bittergourd in hot water for about 2 mins, drained.
-Cut lean meat into cubes, coat with some cornflour.
-Deep fried meat till golden brown, drained.
-Fry garlic and chili till fragrant, add hiam see and beanpaste.
-Stir in bittergourd & chili paste, fry for a min.
-Add stock and seasoning, toss in meat cubes.
-Cover and simmer for 2 mins.
-Enjoy!Wow... the close up pic makes mi drool! :-P