Bitter Melon and Pork Belly Scrolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice pork belly thinly, about 1/16 inch thick. Mince garlic and ginger. Cut bitter melon in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, then slice thinly.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add pork belly and stir-fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove pork belly with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the wok.

   ~8 min
3. 3

   Add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok if needed. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

   ~1 min
4. 4

   Add sliced bitter melon to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Season with salt and sugar.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Return the crispy pork belly to the wok. Add soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Drizzle with sesame oil and give a final toss. The mixture should be moist but not soupy.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Carefully arrange the mixture into small, compact scrolls on a serving plate. You may need to gently press with chopsticks to form them.

   ~5 min