Pare Isi Tumis Udang Kecap Manis (stuffed Bitter Melon Stir-fry With Shrimp And Sweet Soy Sauce)
Pare Isi Tumis Udang Kecap Manis is a traditional dish from Padang, Indonesia. This recipe features bitter melon stuffed with a savory shrimp mixture and stir-fried with sweet soy sauce, creating a delicious and unique flavor combination.
Ingredients
- 4 bitter melons
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the bitter melons in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and pith.
- In a bowl, mix the shrimp, garlic, onion, sweet soy sauce, salt, and white pepper.
- Stuff the shrimp mixture into the bitter melon halves.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the stuffed bitter melon and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked and the bitter melon is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Frying pan Cutting board Knife Bowl
Tools
Stove Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy Pare Isi Tumis Udang Kecap Manis with steamed rice and a side of sambal for an authentic Indonesian meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: To reduce the bitterness of the melon, soak the halved and seeded bitter melons in salted water for 30 minutes before stuffing and stir-frying.
Cost
$10