Goya champuru is a dish from the Okinawa prefecture of Japan. It is made with goya, which is a type of bitter melon, and usually includes pork, tofu, and egg. The dish is stir-fried and can be served with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 goya (bitter melon)
- 100g pork
- 1 block tofu
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
- Cut the goya into thin slices. If you want, you can remove the seeds.
- Cut the pork into small pieces.
- Cut the tofu into small cubes.
- Beat the egg.
- Heat a pan or wok over high heat and add the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the goya and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pork and tofu and continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beaten egg and scramble everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with rice.
Potential changes & improvements
You can add other vegetables to this dish if you like, such as onion, garlic, or green peppers. You could also use chicken instead of pork. If you want a vegetarian version, you can leave out the meat and just add more vegetables.
What other food it works well with
Goya champuru goes well with rice and any other type of starchy carbohydrate, such as noodles or potatoes.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake people make when making goya champuru is not removing the seeds from the goya. The seeds are very bitter and can make the dish unpalatable. Make sure to remove them before stir-frying.
Nutritional Information
This dish is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. It is also a good source of vitamins A and C. However, it is high in sodium due to the salt added during cooking.
Allergens
This dish contains egg, soy, and wheat. It may also contain traces of peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.