Bitter Melon Stir Fry
Ingredients
- Butternut squash200g
- Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Garlic, raw9g≈ 3 cloves
- Yellow Onion110g≈ 1 medium
- Ground Pork454g≈ 1 lb
- Shrimp454g≈ 1 lb
- Tomatoes123g≈ 1 medium
- Soy Sauce18g≈ 1 tablespoon
Estimated Cost
- Butternut squash (200g)—
- Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
- Garlic, raw (9g)$0.24
- Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
- Ground Pork (454g)$3.00
- Shrimp (454g)$8.99
- Tomatoes (123g)$0.62
- Soy Sauce (18g)$0.19
* Cost estimate based on 7 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Blanch the sliced bitter melon in boiling water until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
2. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
3. Cook the diced onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
4. Stir in the crushed garlic and let it cook for 2 minutes longer.
- 5
5. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160°F internal temperature (no longer pink).
- 6
6. Pour in the shrimp and cook until they reach 145°F internal temperature, about 5 minutes.
- 7
7. Stir in the chopped tomato, blanched bitter melon, and soy sauce. Mix well and heat through for about 1 minute.
- 8
8. Season with pepper to taste.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.