Bitter melon with beef and fermented black bean

Bitter melon is an unusual vegetable with bumpy husk and a peculiar peppery taste.  Will you appreciate the humble and unique deliciousness it offers?

Ingredients

• 1 bitter melon, approx 250g, cut in half, remove vain and seeds, sliced
• 150g beef, sliced
• 2 tsp of fermented black bean, crushed lightly
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
• a few slices of ginger
• 2 tsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• white pepper, to taste
• a little chili, seeds removed, sliced (optional)

Method

See below for a quick video demonstration.