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Goya Chanpuru Recipe

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Goya Chanpuru

Goya Chanpuru

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Because it's said that the bitterness of goya helps us beat the heat, goya dishes are often cooked during the summer in Japan. Chanpuru are stir-fried dishes which are regional specialities in Okinawa.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 goya (bitter gourd)
  • 1 block cotton tofu, drained
  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced pork, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsps soy sauce
  • 2 tsps sake rice wine
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • *vegetable oil for frying

Preparation:

Cut goya in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon. Slice the goya thinly and place goya slices in a bowl. Sprinkle some salt over them. Let them sit for about 10 minutes. Wash goya slices and drain. Squeeze them to remove excess water. Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Stir-fry pork and season with salt and pepper. Add goya slices and cook until softened. Crumble tofu into large pieces and add in the skillet. Lightly stir-fry with pork and goya. Season with sake. Pour beaten eggs over and stir quickly. Season with soy sauce. Stop the heat. Adjust the flavor with salt.

*Makes 4 servings

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