Bitter Melon and Eggs/ Mara Pad Kai

• 1 bitter melon, about 8 inches in length
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 dash white pepper

1. Cut the bitter melon in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and slice each half crosswise in thin pieces.
2. Beat the eggs in a bowl with 1 to 2 tsp of light soy sauce and a dash of ground white pepper.
3. Heat a wok until its surface begins to smoke.
4. Swirl in the oil and let heat 10 to 15 seconds.
5. Add the bitter melon and saute in the oil for about one minute.
6. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and continue to saute for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the melon starts to soften.
7. Spread the melon pieces thinly over the wok surface.
8. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the melon pieces.
9. Let eggs set about half a minute, then flip the mixture over to cook the other side.
10. Cook until eggs are set and lightly browned.

bitter, eggs, peanut oil, soy sauce, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bitter-melon-and-eggs-mara-pad-kai-53530 (may not work)