Stir-Fried Bitter Melon, Chicken, Black Bean Sauce

Mince the Garlic (1 clove) and shred the Fresh Ginger (2 tsp) . Wash and dry the medium Bitter Melons (2) . Slice off the ends, halve, and spoon out the spongey white insides. Discard, keeping the dark green skin. Slice into 1/4 inch cresent moon shapes.

Put bitter melon in a bowl, and liberally coat in Salt (to taste) . Let sit at least 10 minutes, then rinse off salt and dry. Cut Chicken Breasts (4 oz) into thin strips. Combine Water (1 Tbsp) and Corn Starch (1 tsp) a small bowl.

Heat a skillet over high heat. Add Oil (2 Tbsp) then add chicken strips. Cook without stirring for 1-2 minutes, until one side is browned, then stir fry for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet, and set aside when cooked through.

Add bitter melon to the hot skillet, and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add Soy Sauce (1 tsp) , Rice Wine (1 tsp) , Sesame Oil (1/2 tsp) , Granulated Sugar (1/2 tsp) , Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) , Black Bean Sauce (1 Tbsp) , garlic, chicken, cornstarch, and ginger.

Stir fry another 2 minutes. Serve with White Rice (to taste) , and enjoy!