Steps

1. Cut Bitter Gourd (1/2 pc) in half lengthwise and scoop out the pith and seeds with a spoon.
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2. Slice the bitter gourd thinly to about 3mm width.
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3. Sprinkle Sugar (1 tsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp) onto the sliced bitter gourd and let it sit for 10 minutes. [Key Tip!] This step of rubbing with salt and sugar helps to remove the bitterness and astringency of the bitter gourd.
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4. Cut Sausages (3 pcs) in half lengthwise, then diagonally into thin strips.
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5. Rinse the bitter gourd that has sat for 10 minutes under water and squeeze out the moisture firmly by hand.
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6. Place the squeezed bitter gourd in a bowl, add the sliced sausages, All-purpose Flour (2 tbsp), Salt (a pinch), and Pepper (a pinch). Shake the bowl to evenly coat everything with the flour.
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7. In a separate bowl, combine Egg (1 pc) and Water (1 tbsp), and whisk together.
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8. Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the bitter gourd and sausages, and mix until the egg evenly coats all the ingredients.
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9. Heat Vegetable Oil (for cooking) in a frying pan over medium heat.
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10. Spread the mixture of ingredients and egg onto the heated frying pan, forming a circle about 5mm thick and 22cm in diameter. Cook over medium heat until the bottom is browned. [Key Tip!] If it's too thick, the bitterness can be more noticeable, so spread it thinly before cooking.
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11. Once the bottom is browned, carefully transfer the disk to a plate.
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12. Cover the plate with the frying pan (with residual oil) and flip the bitter gourd disk onto the pan. Reshape it and cook the other side until browned.
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13. Once both sides are browned, transfer to a cutting board, cut into bite-sized pieces, and arrange on a plate. [Key Tip!] Serve with your favorite sauce, ketchup, or mayonnaise.
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