Vegetarian Goya Chanpuru
Goya chanpuru is a tasty Okinawan stir-fry made with bitter melon, tofu, and eggs. It’s traditionally cooked with pork, but this vegetarian version skips it while keeping all the flavor. Enjoy the refreshing bitterness of goya—perfect for hot days!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Cut the goya in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, then slice thinly. Combine with ⅓ tsp salt and let sit for 5 minutes to reduce bitterness, then squeeze out excess water. Drain the tofu and cut into bite-sized pieces. Beat the egg in a small bowl.
- Cook the Tofu: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until lightly golden on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Goya: In the same pan, add goya and dashi powder. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes. Add the cooked tofu back in, then pour in the beaten egg and soy sauce. Stir gently until the egg is cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy a hearty stir-fry!
Notes
- Slicing the goya thinly and combining it with salt helps reduce its bitterness.
- To mellow the flavor even more, you can briefly blanch the goya in boiling water for 30 seconds before stir-frying.
- Cook the tofu first, then add it to the stir-fry with the other ingredients. This helps prevent it from falling apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 13g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.