
Everyday meals
Chanpurū
A traditional stir-fry from Okinawa made with bitter melon (goya), tofu and scrambled egg. The word means "mix" in Okinawan, and the dish is simple, filling and tasty.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the goya in half lengthways, scoop out the seeds with a spoon and slice very thinly. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and leave to draw out the bitterness for 5 minutes, then rinse and drain.
- Drain the tofu, press it in a tea towel for 5 minutes, then roughly crumble it.
- Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the tofu for 4 minutes, turning it, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add the rest of the oil and fry the pork or bacon if using, then the onion and carrots for 3 minutes.
- Add the goya and stir-fry for 3 minutes over high heat, until slightly translucent.
- Return the tofu, add the soy sauce, dashi powder and pepper, and mix.
- Pour the beaten eggs in a stream and scramble gently, without stirring too much, until just set.
- Add the mizuna or spinach leaves, cover for 1 minute to wilt them, then serve with the rice.
Variations and tips
Using what you can find. Goya is sold in Asian grocery shops; without it, use courgettes with a little lemon juice to keep a slight tang, though the taste will be different.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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